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Ethiopia's Institute of Foreign Affairs is rallying Africa's 140 million global diaspora to accelerate the continent's development. The move recognizes diaspora communities as essential partners in driving investment, innovation, and regional unity.
More than 30 groups will fill Puerto Viejo's streets Saturday for the 12th annual Wolaba Parade, celebrating Costa Rica's Afro-Caribbean culture. The community-created festival returns stronger after nearly ending in 2024.
Multiple Caribbean nations have qualified for the U-17 FIFA World Cup, marking a historic moment for the region. Coaches are calling it a collective victory that showcases the rising talent across Caribbean football.
The Caribbean's first agricultural innovation hub will open in Guyana within a year, giving farmers access to cutting-edge technology and reducing the region's dependence on food imports. The partnership brings decades of Brazilian tropical farming expertise to help strengthen climate resilience across Caribbean nations.
Ghana has launched Miss Diaspora Ghana, a pageant that goes beyond beauty to focus on leadership, youth empowerment, and connecting diaspora resources with local development. The winner will lead vocational training and cassava farming projects on the Akuapem Ridge.
Cubans living abroad can now invest in and own businesses on the island for the first time. The reform marks a major shift in economic policy as Cuba seeks new pathways forward.
A leading Ethiopian scholar is calling on millions of Ethiopians living abroad to use their global networks and expertise to promote their homeland's tourism and economic growth. Beyond the $7 billion they already send home annually, diaspora members can become powerful ambassadors for Ethiopia's cultural treasures and natural wonders.
The Ocean Cleanup is bringing its largest plastic-catching barrier yet to the Dominican Republic as part of a major Caribbean expansion. New systems in Colombia will join the effort to stop trash before it reaches the ocean.
A new prosthetic limb center in Trinidad will serve thousands of amputees across 15 Caribbean nations, restoring mobility and dignity. After a successful camp fitted 800 people last year, the permanent facility ensures ongoing access to life-changing care.
A decade after Jamaica decriminalized cannabis, Caribbean nations are turning their traditional expertise into a thriving legal industry with global potential. With perfect growing conditions and new US drug policy shifts, the region is positioned to become a major player in medical cannabis exports.
A major African financial institution just announced a $10 billion support package to help nations across Africa and the Caribbean weather economic challenges. The fund aims to strengthen financial stability and boost economic resilience across dozens of developing nations.
African and Caribbean leaders just adopted a historic 19-point plan calling for reparations from nations that benefited from the transatlantic slave trade. The unified framework will be presented at the UN General Assembly, marking the first time these regions have coordinated their efforts into a single global proposal.
Solar-powered microgrids are bringing reliable electricity to Caribbean communities, proving that clean energy can work anywhere. The secret isn't just the panels—it's the complete system that makes it sustainable.
Ghana's UK High Commission just launched The GH London Mission magazine to connect millions of diaspora Ghanaians with home. The publication helps Ghanaians tell their own stories while promoting business, culture, and tourism opportunities.
Ghanaians living abroad sent home a record-breaking $7.8 billion in 2025, making the diaspora the country's most reliable development partner. The money flows directly into families, education, businesses, and housing without bureaucracy or conditions.
Nineteen countries in Central America and the Caribbean just got access to over $4 billion in funding to transform their energy future. The International Renewable Energy Agency is now accepting proposals for solar, wind, and other green energy projects that could power the region for generations.
More than 1,600 open water swimmers from 21 countries plunged into the turquoise Caribbean Sea for Mexico's legendary El Cruce competition. Two local athletes emerged victorious in the grueling 10-kilometer swim from Cancún to Isla Mujeres.
The massive seaweed blooms choking Mexico's Caribbean beaches are finally starting to retreat after a record-breaking summer. Scientists say the worst is over, bringing relief to coastal communities and hope for recovery.
Mexico just announced a $115 million plan to rescue its stunning Caribbean beaches from massive amounts of smelly seaweed that's been threatening tourism. The Navy will deploy new collection vessels and install 30 miles of barriers to protect popular destinations like Cancún and Tulum.
STEMGuyana has officially joined a regional network connecting young innovators across the Caribbean through robotics competitions and technology education. The partnership opens doors for Guyanese students to compete internationally and collaborate with peers from neighboring islands.
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