Cape Verde

On 5 July 1975, Cape Verde gained freedom from Portugal to become one of West Africa's most stable nations, overcoming low literacy and inadequate healthcare; the 50 yeas of independence have been celebrated nationwide with a number of events

TechPark Cabo Verde, a tech hub established in 2023 that has quickly developed into a lively tech center, has been officially inaugurated with representatives of the government, African countries, US, EU, Brazil, entrepreneurs, investors, academics

Brava Island is once again isolated for a few days due to an accident to the vessel connecting the islands; in a crescendo of indignation at the lack of maritime connections, frustration rose in the local population, that says it feels neglected

Cabo Verde Airlines will resume commercial flights to Boston, United States, and to Brazil later this year, in a bid to support the diaspora and trade relations

400.000 contos (€3.600) will reportedly be invested over the next to years for the implementation of hydro-agricultural projects and training actions mainly aimed at rural women

First Lady Debora Carvalho spoke of the enormous potentials for economic development of Cape Verde and invited foreign investors to consider the abundant opportunities offered by her country; she made the call in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria

Atlantic Music Expo and Kriol Jazz Festival are starting to bring the usual excitement in Praia; the annual international events, scheduled in mid-April, are among the most prominent - and awaited - cultural appointments of the country

The FIVB Volleyball Empowerment programme successfully implemented a pilot project in Cape Verde, with the aim of strengthening training methods through advanced game analysis tools and training

$770.000 in humanitarian aid have been allocated by the Economic Community of West African States ECOWAS to support 560 vulnerable families in Cape Verde to enhance the livelihoods of those affected by the 2023 floods

Spanish Bishop Fernando García Cadiñanos emphasised the enriching contribution of immigrants to host societies, urging the abandonment of fear-based narratives at a public conference at the Catholic University of Cape Verde

Building resilience and accelerating a low-carbon transition are at the heart of Cabo Verde's sustainable development strategy, according to the Country Climate and Development Report, recently launched

13 confirmed dengue fever cases, no casualties, were reported in the first days of 2025; 2024 was dubbed by media 'the year of the return of the Dengue': to curb infections, health Authorities visited over 6.000 patients in 1.000 households

The government said it had revoked the concession to Hong Kong-listed casino services company Macau Legend Development Ltd to develop and operate a casino