Cape Verde

Country Cape Verde
Capital Praia
Continent Africa
Currency Cape Verdean escudo(CVE)
Languages Portuguese & Cape Verdean Creole

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The uninhabited islands were discovered and colonized by the Portuguese in the 15th century; Cape Verde subsequently became a trading center for African slaves and later an important coaling and resupply stop for whaling and transatlantic shipping. Following independence in 1975, and a tentative interest in unification with Guinea-Bissau, a one-party system was established and maintained until multi-party elections were held in 1990. Cape Verde continues to exhibit one of Africa's most stable democratic governments. Repeated droughts during the second half of the 20th century caused significant hardship and prompted heavy emigration. As a result, Cape Verde's expatriate population is greater than its domestic one. Most Cape Verdeans have both African and Portuguese antecedents.

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Cape Verde - Wikipedia
Cape Verde - CIA World Fact Book
Cape Verde - BBC
Cape Verde - Timeline - BBC

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Cape Verde, Africa | Floods Response: Emergency appeal - Operational strategy (MDRCV005) - ReliefWebCape Verde, Africa | Floods Response: Emergency appeal - Operational strategy (MDRCV005)  ReliefWeb

Inforegio - Cabo Verde takes a leading role with 28 Interreg approved projects - European CommissionInforegio - Cabo Verde takes a leading role with 28 Interreg approved projects  European Commission

TrueNoord’s Latest ATR72-600 Aircraft Delivery to TACV Cabo Verde Airlines Marks a Significant Step in Expanding Regional Network and Enhancing Operational Efficiencies - Travel And Tour WorldTrueNoord’s Latest ATR72-600 Aircraft Delivery to TACV Cabo Verde Airlines Marks a Significant Step in Expanding Regional Network and Enhancing Operational Efficiencies  Travel And Tour World

Cape Verde heading for fairytale FIFA World Cup berth - SportstarCape Verde heading for fairytale FIFA World Cup berth  Sportstar

Cabo Verde Airlines Adds First ATRs For Domestic Connectivity - Aviation Week NetworkCabo Verde Airlines Adds First ATRs For Domestic Connectivity  Aviation Week Network

World Cup 2026 qualifying: Cape Verde, Senegal and South Africa on brink of spots - BBCWorld Cup 2026 qualifying: Cape Verde, Senegal and South Africa on brink of spots  BBC

Tropical Weather Cape Verde Storms - timesdaily.comTropical Weather Cape Verde Storms  timesdaily.com

Cape Verde close to World Cup debut after beating Cameroon - France 24Cape Verde close to World Cup debut after beating Cameroon  France 24

Cape Verde: Historic salary increase brings stability and dignity to the teaching profession - Education InternationalCape Verde: Historic salary increase brings stability and dignity to the teaching profession  Education International

Cape Verde's new 5G strategy aims to lift internet penetration to 90% by 2026 - TelecompaperCape Verde's new 5G strategy aims to lift internet penetration to 90% by 2026  Telecompaper

Building Bridges: The Role of Euro Convertibility in Cabo Verde’s Economic Vision - International BankerBuilding Bridges: The Role of Euro Convertibility in Cabo Verde’s Economic Vision  International Banker

Students from Goa, Portugal and Cape Verde create stop-motion films on climate awareness - The Times of IndiaStudents from Goa, Portugal and Cape Verde create stop-motion films on climate awareness  The Times of India

Cape Verde - The Reality Behind the Resorts - DWCape Verde - The Reality Behind the Resorts  DW

From maritime to Blue economy: Transforming Cabo Verde’s fisheries Sector - UN Sustainable Development GroupFrom maritime to Blue economy: Transforming Cabo Verde’s fisheries Sector  UN Sustainable Development Group

Shortage of sand: Europe’s impact on Cape Verde’s turtle crisis - politico.euShortage of sand: Europe’s impact on Cape Verde’s turtle crisis  politico.eu

Many ask where the hurricanes are this season as the Atlantic remains quiet - The IndependentMany ask where the hurricanes are this season as the Atlantic remains quiet  The Independent

Cabo Verde Airlines Faces Travel Interruption with Four Flight Cancellations across Praia International, Amilcar Cabral International and Sao Pedro Airport, All You Need to Know Now - Travel And Tour WorldCabo Verde Airlines Faces Travel Interruption with Four Flight Cancellations across Praia International, Amilcar Cabral International and Sao Pedro Airport, All You Need to Know Now  Travel And Tour World

Cape Verde floods: State of emergency declared in São Vicente and Santo Antão - BBCCape Verde floods: State of emergency declared in São Vicente and Santo Antão  BBC

Cabo Verde Boosts Eco Tourism with New Hiking Routes and Local Community Development - Travel And Tour WorldCabo Verde Boosts Eco Tourism with New Hiking Routes and Local Community Development  Travel And Tour World

Africa | Cape Verde | Floods - Emergency Appeal (MDRCV005) - ReliefWebAfrica | Cape Verde | Floods - Emergency Appeal (MDRCV005)  ReliefWeb

Cape Verde: Parliamentary consensus to enhance the education workers’ status - Education InternationalCape Verde: Parliamentary consensus to enhance the education workers’ status  Education International

Cape Verde: Teachers demand dignity and recognition on National Teachers' Day - Education InternationalCape Verde: Teachers demand dignity and recognition on National Teachers' Day  Education International

Promoting sustainable intra-African export growth for Cabo Verde’s small and medium-sized enterprises through the blue economy - UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)Promoting sustainable intra-African export growth for Cabo Verde’s small and medium-sized enterprises through the blue economy  UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

DREF Operation No MDRCV005 Cabo Verde Flood 2025 - ReliefWebDREF Operation No MDRCV005 Cabo Verde Flood 2025  ReliefWeb

Angola defeat Cape Verde in front of a record crowd of 12,700 - fiba.basketballAngola defeat Cape Verde in front of a record crowd of 12,700  fiba.basketball

Cape Verde Eyes GDP Boost Through Stronger Digital Skills - TechAfrica NewsCape Verde Eyes GDP Boost Through Stronger Digital Skills  TechAfrica News

Cabo Verde invests in improving the quality of care for the elderly - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaCabo Verde invests in improving the quality of care for the elderly  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Cape Verde floods kill at least eight people - ThePrintCape Verde floods kill at least eight people  ThePrint

Prevalence of diabetes and its associated factors in Cape Verde: an analysis of the 2020 WHO STEPS survey on non-communicable diseases risk factors - BMC Endocrine DisordersPrevalence of diabetes and its associated factors in Cape Verde: an analysis of the 2020 WHO STEPS survey on non-communicable diseases risk factors  BMC Endocrine Disorders

Revealing the Cape Verde Hotspot Track Across the Great Lakes - Tao - 2025 - Geophysical Research Letters - AGU PublicationsRevealing the Cape Verde Hotspot Track Across the Great Lakes - Tao - 2025 - Geophysical Research Letters  AGU Publications

It’s the time of year for Cape Verde hurricanes, the longest and most powerful storms - AP NewsIt’s the time of year for Cape Verde hurricanes, the longest and most powerful storms  AP News

Inauguration of Cabo Verde’s Technology Park in Praia and Mindelo - African Development Bank GroupInauguration of Cabo Verde’s Technology Park in Praia and Mindelo  African Development Bank Group

Flemingo Duty Free wins multi-airport duty-free, specialist retail and F&B contract in Cape Verde - Moodie Davitt ReportFlemingo Duty Free wins multi-airport duty-free, specialist retail and F&B contract in Cape Verde  Moodie Davitt Report

Cape Verde vs Tunisia - Qualification to Quarter Finals - FIBA AfroBasket 2025 - fiba.basketballCape Verde vs Tunisia - Qualification to Quarter Finals - FIBA AfroBasket 2025  fiba.basketball

Georgia 1-1 Cape Verde (8 Jun, 2025) Final Score - ESPN IndiaGeorgia 1-1 Cape Verde (8 Jun, 2025) Final Score  ESPN India

Cape Verde builds competitive beach volleyball programme through Empowerment - FIVBCape Verde builds competitive beach volleyball programme through Empowerment  FIVB

Atlantic archipelago Cabo Verde needs to invest $140 million annually to address its climate & development challenges: World Bank - Down To EarthAtlantic archipelago Cabo Verde needs to invest $140 million annually to address its climate & development challenges: World Bank  Down To Earth

Mapping marine debris hotspots on Boa Vista Island, Cabo Verde - ScienceDirect.comMapping marine debris hotspots on Boa Vista Island, Cabo Verde  ScienceDirect.com

Huge opportunity: how IP is helping musicians in Cabo Verde - WIPO - World Intellectual Property OrganizationHuge opportunity: how IP is helping musicians in Cabo Verde  WIPO - World Intellectual Property Organization

Cape Verde Unveils €45M Tech Hub to Drive Digital Growth - TechAfrica NewsCape Verde Unveils €45M Tech Hub to Drive Digital Growth  TechAfrica News

Cabo Verde: Addressing Climate and Development Challenges - INSIGHTS IASCabo Verde: Addressing Climate and Development Challenges  INSIGHTS IAS

EasyJet captain suspended after getting 'drunk and naked' in hotel - BBCEasyJet captain suspended after getting 'drunk and naked' in hotel  BBC

Prime minister of Cape Verde attends Mindelo Cruise Port inauguration - Seatrade Cruise NewsPrime minister of Cape Verde attends Mindelo Cruise Port inauguration  Seatrade Cruise News

Meet the Raso lark: The critically endangered songbird of Cape Verde - One EarthMeet the Raso lark: The critically endangered songbird of Cape Verde  One Earth

Cape Verde celebrates 50 years of independence - DWCape Verde celebrates 50 years of independence  DW

Cape Verde leads PALOPs with the most consistent economic growth over 50 years - Carlos Lopes - Club of MozambiqueCape Verde leads PALOPs with the most consistent economic growth over 50 years - Carlos Lopes  Club of Mozambique

Cabo Verde Airlines Suspends Dual Flights between Praia International and São Filipe Airport, Stranding Passengers in the Process, What You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldCabo Verde Airlines Suspends Dual Flights between Praia International and São Filipe Airport, Stranding Passengers in the Process, What You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

Particle-bound mercury in Saharan dust-loaded particulate matter in Cabo Verde - ScienceDirect.comParticle-bound mercury in Saharan dust-loaded particulate matter in Cabo Verde  ScienceDirect.com

Senegal stage dramatic Kinshasa comeback, Cape Verde pull clear, Bafana and Nigeria share points - cafonline.comSenegal stage dramatic Kinshasa comeback, Cape Verde pull clear, Bafana and Nigeria share points  cafonline.com

Cape Verde: Political party MpD files a complaint against journalist through media regulator - International Federation of Journalists - IFJCape Verde: Political party MpD files a complaint against journalist through media regulator  International Federation of Journalists - IFJ

Iceland dispatch Cape Verde in Zagreb - IHFIceland dispatch Cape Verde in Zagreb  IHF

“No fear” – Rito and Cape Verde look to main round - IHF“No fear” – Rito and Cape Verde look to main round  IHF

Top 20 Influencers in Cape Verde in 2025 - FavikonTop 20 Influencers in Cape Verde in 2025  Favikon

José Carlos Vaz crowned Cape Verde Champion – International Chess Federation - FIDEJosé Carlos Vaz crowned Cape Verde Champion – International Chess Federation  FIDE

Cape Verde's historic rally shut down RD Congo on Gameday 2 - fiba.basketballCape Verde's historic rally shut down RD Congo on Gameday 2  fiba.basketball

Digital 2025: Cabo Verde - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Cabo Verde  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

Third time lucky for Cape Verde? - IHFThird time lucky for Cape Verde?  IHF

Cape Verde’s Ivanusa Moreira is gunning for her first medal at IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in Niš - International Boxing Association (IBA)Cape Verde’s Ivanusa Moreira is gunning for her first medal at IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in Niš  International Boxing Association (IBA)

Cape Verde Declares Two Days Of National Mourning And State Of Emergency As Torrential Rains Leave At Least Eight Dead, Residents Displaced - Forbes AfricaCape Verde Declares Two Days Of National Mourning And State Of Emergency As Torrential Rains Leave At Least Eight Dead, Residents Displaced  Forbes Africa

African Development Bank Launches Cabo Verde Country Focus Report 2025 - African Development Bank GroupAfrican Development Bank Launches Cabo Verde Country Focus Report 2025  African Development Bank Group

Cape Verde recovers from deadly floods caused by Storm Erin - Eye on Africa - France 24Cape Verde recovers from deadly floods caused by Storm Erin - Eye on Africa  France 24

Tech Park Cape Verde is officially launched - Developing TelecomsTech Park Cape Verde is officially launched  Developing Telecoms

Cape Verde Inaugurates AfDB-Backed TechPark CV - Energy Capital & PowerCape Verde Inaugurates AfDB-Backed TechPark CV  Energy Capital & Power

Pilot Suspended After Walking Around Hotel Bar Drunk & Naked - Simple FlyingPilot Suspended After Walking Around Hotel Bar Drunk & Naked  Simple Flying

Ambitious Climate Action Will Reap Large Dividends for Cabo Verde - World BankAmbitious Climate Action Will Reap Large Dividends for Cabo Verde  World Bank

Digital Transformation in Cabo Verde: The New Horizon - World BankDigital Transformation in Cabo Verde: The New Horizon  World Bank

Small-scale, big impact: New insights into marine biodiversity around the Cape Verde islands - Phys.orgSmall-scale, big impact: New insights into marine biodiversity around the Cape Verde islands  Phys.org

Investigation ‘Ambrosia’: EPPO carries out searches in Cabo Verde in probe into money laundering - European Public Prosecutor’s OfficeInvestigation ‘Ambrosia’: EPPO carries out searches in Cabo Verde in probe into money laundering  European Public Prosecutor’s Office

Dally hits game-winning shot as Côte d'Ivoire overcome Cape Verde - fiba.basketballDally hits game-winning shot as Côte d'Ivoire overcome Cape Verde  fiba.basketball

Cape Verde strengthens squad with three debutants for crucial qualifiers - cafonline.comCape Verde strengthens squad with three debutants for crucial qualifiers  cafonline.com

Cardinal Furtado of Cape Verde on Mindelo Deadly Floods: “We share the pain and hope” - aciafrica.orgCardinal Furtado of Cape Verde on Mindelo Deadly Floods: “We share the pain and hope”  aciafrica.org

TUI Care Foundation sets up fund to support flood victims on Cape Verdean islands of São Vicente and Santo Antão - TUI GroupTUI Care Foundation sets up fund to support flood victims on Cape Verdean islands of São Vicente and Santo Antão  TUI Group

Cabo Verde - Dengue outbreak DREF Operational Update (MDRCV004) - ReliefWebCabo Verde - Dengue outbreak DREF Operational Update (MDRCV004)  ReliefWeb

Cabo Verde: DREF Operation-Final Report No. MDRCV003 - ReliefWebCabo Verde: DREF Operation-Final Report No. MDRCV003  ReliefWeb

Cape Verde eliminate reigning champions Tunisia - fiba.basketballCape Verde eliminate reigning champions Tunisia  fiba.basketball

Cabo Verde Economic Update 2025: Unlocking Inclusive Growth through Increased Resilience and Equal Opportunities - World BankCabo Verde Economic Update 2025: Unlocking Inclusive Growth through Increased Resilience and Equal Opportunities  World Bank

URI launches study abroad program honoring late Newport resident Earl Smith - What's Up NewpURI launches study abroad program honoring late Newport resident Earl Smith  What's Up Newp

Angola vs Cape Verde - Quarter-Finals - FIBA AfroBasket 2025 - fiba.basketballAngola vs Cape Verde - Quarter-Finals - FIBA AfroBasket 2025  fiba.basketball

Commentary: Sharks in Cabo Verde, Canarias, Madeira and Azores islands: species richness, conservation status and anthropogenic pressures - FrontiersCommentary: Sharks in Cabo Verde, Canarias, Madeira and Azores islands: species richness, conservation status and anthropogenic pressures  Frontiers

Cabo Verde Hurricanes Are Typically Not A US Threat; That Danger Is Usually From 'Homegrown' Storms - The Weather ChannelCabo Verde Hurricanes Are Typically Not A US Threat; That Danger Is Usually From 'Homegrown' Storms  The Weather Channel

RIU celebrates 20th Anniversary Gala in Cape Verde - Hospitality NetRIU celebrates 20th Anniversary Gala in Cape Verde  Hospitality Net

‘Shifting baselines’ in Cabo Verde after 50 years of declining fish stocks - Mongabay‘Shifting baselines’ in Cabo Verde after 50 years of declining fish stocks  Mongabay

Cape Verde - Thousands of People Devastated By Sudden, Severe Floods - allAfrica.comCape Verde - Thousands of People Devastated By Sudden, Severe Floods  allAfrica.com

Cape Verde floods kill at least eight people - trtworld.comCape Verde floods kill at least eight people  trtworld.com

Sharks in Cabo Verde, Canarias, Madeira and Azores islands: species richness, conservation status and anthropogenic pressures - FrontiersSharks in Cabo Verde, Canarias, Madeira and Azores islands: species richness, conservation status and anthropogenic pressures  Frontiers

People and dogs team up to protect sea turtles in Cabo Verde - NaturePeople and dogs team up to protect sea turtles in Cabo Verde  Nature

World Cup 2026 qualifying: Mali revive campaign as Cape Verde go top of group - BBCWorld Cup 2026 qualifying: Mali revive campaign as Cape Verde go top of group  BBC

Challenging Fire Mountain: An E-Bike Mission to the Volcanic Top of Cape Verde - Škoda We Love CyclingChallenging Fire Mountain: An E-Bike Mission to the Volcanic Top of Cape Verde  Škoda We Love Cycling

Adventist Church Mobilizes Volunteers and Aid After Flood Hits Cape Verde - Adventist ReviewAdventist Church Mobilizes Volunteers and Aid After Flood Hits Cape Verde  Adventist Review

A Walk Down the Block: Brockton, Cape Verde's '11th island' - WGBHA Walk Down the Block: Brockton, Cape Verde's '11th island'  WGBH

Cabo Verde’s ‘tech islands’ vision backed with $50m - African BusinessCabo Verde’s ‘tech islands’ vision backed with $50m  African Business

China hands over maternity ward building project in Cape Verde - XinhuaChina hands over maternity ward building project in Cape Verde  Xinhua

Ambitious climate action will reap large dividends for Cabo Verde - World BankAmbitious climate action will reap large dividends for Cabo Verde  World Bank

Cape Verde - São Nicolau Island hosts “Social Week” - Vatican NewsCape Verde - São Nicolau Island hosts “Social Week”  Vatican News

Tropical Storm Erin Takes Shape Near Cape Verde - DevdiscourseTropical Storm Erin Takes Shape Near Cape Verde  Devdiscourse

What are Cape Verde hurricanes? The longest and most powerful storms of the season - The IndependentWhat are Cape Verde hurricanes? The longest and most powerful storms of the season  The Independent

Mental Health in Cabo Verde - The Borgen ProjectMental Health in Cabo Verde  The Borgen Project

Japan-Cabo Verde Summit Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Cabo Verde Summit Meeting  mofa.go.jp

TUI’s Cape Verde expansion takes flight with inaugural flight from East Midlands to Boa Vista - TUI GroupTUI’s Cape Verde expansion takes flight with inaugural flight from East Midlands to Boa Vista  TUI Group

iibGroup Funds UK Scholarships for Students from Cape Verde and Djibouti - ReutersiibGroup Funds UK Scholarships for Students from Cape Verde and Djibouti  Reuters