Cape Verde

Cape Verde will face Spain in its opening match of the 2026 World Cup; supported by a vibrant diaspora, the team is led by legendary "Bubista" the Blue Sharks intend to write a new chapter in their footballing history

A large fire broke out today on the beach of Ponta Belém, destroying over 80% of clothing stalls, affecting houses and buildings; a large team from the fire brigade is still fighting the flames

The election campaign for 17 May legislative elections began with the two largest parties in rallying in Praia with opposite visions for Cape Verde's future: Movement for Democracy asked for "another term", African Party PAICV is "strong and prepared"

The revision of the so-called noise law has been unanimously approved, in general terms, by the National Assembly; The question is whether and when it will be enforced to curb noises that deprive the right to rest

Rapid urban growth and housing shortages have fulled informal neighborhoods in Cape Verde main cities; Experts advocate inclusive solutions with community participation under the slogan "Urban Planning - cities for all, by all"

Cape Verde has entered the world's Top 30 in governance indices: the latest World Economics assessment for 2026 gave it an A rating and a score of 74, being the only African country with this distinction, thus sitting in first place on the continent

New Power Plant and Battery Storage System has been inaugurated in Sal, a structural step to reinforce the stability, security, and quality of electricity supply in response to growing demand

Ahead of Municipal Day, marked on 22 January, the city councillor of São Vicente announced plans to start a set of “structural works” including asphalt paving, stormwater drainage and the desilting of channels and dikes

35th anniversary of 13 January, Democracy Day, a public holiday marking Cape Verde's first democratic elections in 1991, will see the inauguration of the Monument to Freedom and Democracy, academic focuses, events in the diaspora, music festival

The 2025 Scientific Conference of the Cuban Medical Brigade in Cape Verde reaffirmed its role of exchange and clinical reflection, contributing to scientific cooperation with the presentation of six studies developed in partnership with local doctors

Felisberto Moreira was elected president of the NGO Platform with 99% of the votes; his priority is the administrative and financial reorganization to resolve sensitive issues such as debts and salary regularization