Portuguese Language Editor.
Currently @DW Radio-Africa, in Germany.
Previously, hosted “Voz Portuguesa” a Portuguese language radio program @VoxFM community radio in Australia.
Freelance correspondent in Timor-Leste @DW radio – Africa.
Blogger and Photographer.
Latest posts by Manuel Ribeiro
23 February 2016
Journalist Hit With Defamation Suit From Timor Leste's Prime Minister Over Corruption Reporting
It's the second time the journalist has faced legal action accusing defamation. This time, it's over his reporting on alleged irregularities in a computer equipment project in the Finance Ministry.
9 October 2015
Angolan Activist's Health in Danger After Nearly Three Weeks of Hunger Strike in Prison
Luaty Beirao, reportedly in critical condition, was arrested in June with 14 others on accusations of plotting a coup. He and the others maintain they were merely discussing peaceful protest.
20 September 2015
What Could a Protest of Taxi Drivers in Lisbon and Jakarta Possibly Have in Common? Uber!
Uber is challenging the taxi business concept all around the world. Portuguese taxi drivers are reacting very seriously: with protests. The same is happening in Indonesia.
15 September 2015
‘Beyond a Simple Solidarity’: Portugal’s New Donation Drive for Syrian Refugees in Hungary
A solidarity convoy will take donations from Portugal to the refugees in Hungary. The initiative created by a group of citizens its named Aylan Kurdi Caravan to honour him.
7 August 2015
Is Another Political Crisis Looming in Guinea-Bissau?
After coups in 2010 and 2012, a new political crisis between the President and Prime Minister is looming in Guinea-Bissau.
8 June 2015
Is Cash-Strapped Portugal Using Austerity as an Excuse to Privatise Water?
Water privatization in Portugal has been shrouded in controversy. Economic interests put pressure on the government, which has no money, to privatize. But water is an essential resource for life.
27 April 2015
TV Reporter Sacked Over Less-Than-Rosy Tweets About Australia’s War Memorial Day
Scott McIntyre tweeted about the "execution, widespread rape and theft committed by these ‘brave’ Anzacs." "We've gone from #JeSuisCharlie to #SackScottMcIntyre in 4 short months." one observer remarked.
2 April 2015
After 6 Months, Portugal’s Tiago Guerra Is Still in Jail, Awaiting Trial in Timor-Leste
And when his sister finally came to know about her brother's health condition, "his weight had already dropped 10 kilos [about 22 pounds] due to extreme dehydration and high temperatures."
9 March 2015
Mozambicans Mourn Democracy After Constitutional Lawyer Murdered
"Quo vadis Mozambique?" Where are you heading?
2 February 2015
How Australia Made History in the Asian Football Cup
The 2015 Asian Cup was won by Australia in an exciting final game against South Korea. It was Australia's first time as a champion in the regional football competition.
18 January 2015
Asian Cup 2015: Iran Advances After Win Against Qatar
Iran booked its passage to the next round after beating Qatar.
15 December 2014
As the Sydney Siege Comes to an End, Hundreds of Thousands of Tweets Show Solidarity with Muslims
The #IllRideWithyou campaign was meant to show solidarity with Sydney Muslims who might feel uncomfortable taking public transport following the Sydney siege.
2 December 2014
Secret Footage Allegedly Shows Diamond Diggers Being Tortured in Angola
Journalist and human rights activist Rafael Marques, who has dedicated his life to reporting human rights violations in his home country Angola, released the footage on his website.
22 November 2014
Dream Trip Around the World Becomes a Nightmare for an American Tourist in East Timor
American Stacey Addison is detained in a prison in East Timor, located between Indonesia and Australia. The tourist was arrested after sharing a taxi with a passenger carrying drugs.
8 October 2014
Online Platform ‘Txeka La’ Challenges Mozambicans to Be Election Observers
Created by a group of group of young students from Eduardo Mondlane University in Maputo, Txeka Lá hopes to prevent violence and make the elections more transparent.
