This New Year’s Eve, a familiar face welcomed 2025 with a mix of excitement and nostalgia. Áfrican Baeta, a seasoned presenter from ETB, graced the celebrations with her charm, reflecting on what the night signifies for her. Despite her extensive experience, she admitted to feeling butterflies, highlighting the night’s special nature. With a warm exchange […]
The Growing Challenge of Irregular Immigration Canary Islands has witnessed an overwhelming surge in irregular immigration, with over 43,700 individuals arriving from Africa this year alone, marking a substantial increase compared to previous years. Data from Frontex highlights a stark contrast between this specific route and the broader decline in unauthorized crossings across the European […]
### The Journey of Resilience In 1913, Paquita Gorroño was born into a privileged family in Madrid. Her path took a dramatic turn after her studies in Paris led her to join the Spanish Communist Party in Barcelona. With the onset of the Spanish Civil War, she faced the grim reality of exile in 1939. […]
### Soccer Player Brings Joy to Uganda During the festive season, well-known soccer player Igor Lichnovsky made another significant trip to Africa to give back to communities in need. This year, he traveled to Uganda, continuing his commitment to philanthropy and making a remarkable impact. Accompanied by the organization Water is Life, Lichnovsky took to […]
Promising Students Awarded Prestigious Scholarships This year, two exceptional students from Spain have earned coveted scholarships offered by the Amancio Ortega Foundation, a program dedicated to enriching the educational journeys of young scholars. Among over 8,500 applicants nationwide, Samuel Rosales Valverde from the Sagrada Familia Professional Schools and África Pitchot Pérez from IES Antonio de […]
**The Unlikely Tale of Francisco Suárez: From Erasmus Student to Global Executive** Fifteen years ago, Francisco Suárez, then a young Erasmus student, never anticipated the profound impact his quest for love would have on his life. His pursuit to be with his girlfriend, Lucía Artola, in Poland led him on a remarkable journey that would […]
The holiday season shines brightly in Ceuta as the Plaza de África transforms into a vibrant celebration of Christmas traditions. On Wednesday evening, the area came alive with a stunning portrayal of the traditional living nativity scene, a collaborative effort by the Blanca Paloma Cultural Association and the Hermandad del Rocío. With festivities running from […]
Marrakech – In a significant bilateral meeting, Morocco’s King Mohamed VI and Mauritania’s President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani convened in Casablanca to discuss important **strategic projects** set to enhance cooperation between their nations. The focus was predominantly on the ambitious **gas pipeline initiative** aimed at connecting Nigeria to Morocco via Mauritania. During the prestigious gathering at […]
A Unique Christmas Event in Ceuta La Plaza de África is set to transform into a vibrant living nativity scene tomorrow, Saturday, December 21. Organized by the Hermandad del Rocío de Ceuta and the Asociación Blanca Paloma, this engaging event will take place from 6 PM to 9 PM, featuring over 80 participants. They will […]
### Capturing Humanity in Migration In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Casa África is hosting a compelling exhibition featuring 80 photographs from 15 talented photojournalists. This showcase, open until January 17, highlights the human stories behind three decades of migration from Africa to the Canary Islands. Visitors are presented with powerful images that reveal the […]