Renewable energy in the Cape Verde islands

The Faroe Islands government made the decision following public outcry from last year's hunt, when over a thousand dolphins were killed — a spree that shocked even supporters of the practice.

Greece and Turkey have been at loggerheads for decades over the eastern Aegean islands. During a visit to Athens, Germany's foreign minister said the "islands are Greek territory," drawing a strong rebuke from Turkey.

A leaked draft of a newly inked security deal between the Solomon Islands and China suggests China could deploy troops to the islands or even build a military base there. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called that a 'red line.'

Australia offered to pay for the island country's election, which will likely be delayed due to supposed budgetary concerns. The Solomon Islands now says this offer is "inappropriate" amid deepening ties with Beijing.

The boat set off from the Western Sahara some nine days ago, carrying 34 migrants attempting to flee to the Spanish islands. Thousands of migrants attempt the trip each year, in search of a better life.

Imagine the following situation: you are at the beach with your friends. Suddenly, someone asks: "Would you like to be a professional model?", what would you do? Cape Verdean Raquel Pinto didn't think twice. She grabbed the opportunity and became an international model.

The hammerhead shark nursery is one of three discovered so far in the Galapagos Islands. Researchers say this find will play an important role in ongoing conservation efforts.

The US, Japan, New Zealand and Australia shared concerns a security pact signed by China and the Solomon Islands, which could increase China's influence on one of the Pacific Islands closest to Australia.

Canary Islands: La Palma volcano goes silent, but anger rumbles on. After lying dormant for half a century, the Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palma, in Spain's Canary Islands, suddenly exploded in a river of fire on September 19, 2021. The eruption lasted for 85 days.

Boxing is still a very male-dominated sport in Cape Verde, but Vanessa Soares is fighting to change that. Though stigma and prejudice remain her toughest opponents, the young champion is not about to throw in the towel.

Located some 1,000 kilometers off the coast of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean, the Galapagos Islands are home to unique biodiversity. But despite conservation zones, the local ecosystem faces multiples threats, including plastic waste.

The US Virgin Islands is seeking documents in its lawsuit accusing JPMorgan Chase & Co of helping enable late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.