About Cabo Verde – Cabo Verde

Explore how the 1959 Pijiguiti Massacre became the turning point for Cape Verde's independence, leading Amílcar Cabral and the PAIGC

Discover how French privateer Jacques Cassard’s 1712 raid destroyed Ribeira Grande (Cidade Velha) and shifted Cape Verde’s capital to Praia.

Discover the history of Cape Verde's discovery in the 15th century and the role of Alvise Cadamosto in exploring this

Discover how the 1960 PAIGC move to Conakry secured Cape Verde's independence. Explore the role of Amílcar Cabral and the

Explore the 1456 discovery of Cape Verde by Alvise Cadamosto. Learn how this uninhabited archipelago became a pivotal Atlantic hub

Discover the geological origins of Cabo Verde. Learn how the Cape Verde Rise and Eocene epoch volcanic activity formed this

Explore how Cape Verde transitioned from the transatlantic slave trade to a vital steamship hub in the 19th and early

Explore Cape Verde's innovative debt-for-nature swap with Portugal, a groundbreaking climate investment model for renewable energy and biodiversity.

Discover the history of Cabo Verde's name. Learn how 15th-century Portuguese explorers named the islands after Senegal's Green Cape Peninsula

Discover the vibrant Assomada Market in Santiago, Cape Verde. Experience the authentic Crioulo culture, local crafts, and fresh produce in

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