26 May 2021,
Rogério de Azevedo, restoration of the palace of the Dukes of Braganza, Guimarães
Salazar apparently belonged to the rare species of discreet dictators. Originally an academic specializing in economic issues, his analysis during the severe crisis affecting Portugal in the 1920s enabled him to quickly become Minister of Finance. The success of his already dictatorial spending control convinced the military to hand him over to the state. His obsession with balanced budgets might have made Salazar a leader with parsimony as his only agenda. Yet his catholic faith and patriotic feelings resulted in a conservative and nationalist policy. This also implied intervening in the territory, via facilities symbolizing its
It is a popular aphorism that Africa does not give up its secrets easily. Buried in the continent’s womb are a whole lot of secrets and complex issues, whose ultimate clue to unlocking is to befriend and cultivate Africa. Such a friendly relationship with a continent that has been balkanised by misinformation and false hopes, and by fraudulent and power drunk individuals s what has led to Africa2020.
Initiated by French President, Emmanuel Macron, around the major challenges of the 21st century, the Africa2020 Season is dedicated to the 54 countries of the continent.
Organised and implemented by the Institut français, the Africa2020 Season brings together several events in December throughout France. It is a pan-African, multidisciplinary project centred on innovation in the arts, science, technology, entrepreneurship and the economy, bringing together more than 200 events all over France.