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Cape Verde Fiscal Watchdog Warns Over Rising Public Spending

Cape Verde's Public Finance Council warns the new PAICV government about surging public spending and a $5.3 million budget gap

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Cape Verde Presidential Election: 5 Candidates Approved

Cape Verde's Constitutional Court approves 5 candidates, including incumbent José Maria Neves, for the Nov 15 presidential election. 5 others

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Praia Battles Toxic Landfill Fires on Santiago Island

Praia City Council struggles to extinguish recurring fires at Santiago Island's landfill as residents demand an end to toxic smoke

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Brazilians Comprise One-Third of Portugal’s Foreign Population

Portugal's foreign population hits 1.6 million, with Brazilians making up 31%. Explore the latest demographic trends, workforce data, and migration

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Soundtrack of the State: Musicians Headline São Tomé Elections

Discover how São Tomé musicians returning from Portugal are headlining election rallies, turning political campaigns into a vital lifeline for

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Caminho dos Holandeses: Hiking São Nicolau’s Historic Trail

Explore the Caminho dos Holandeses in São Nicolau, Cape Verde. A historic 17th-century Dutch trade route offering vertical vistas, dragon

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September 22: History, Revolutions, and Scientific Icons

Explore the major events of September 22, from the French Republic and Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation to scientific breakthroughs and cultural

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Cape Verde Health Crackdown: 35 Shops Closed for Infestations

Cape Verde health inspectors shut down 35 shops due to pest infestations and a record 89% non-compliance rate in a

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Cape Verde Justice System Facing Severe Backlog & Shortages

Cape Verde's justice system faces a crisis as staffing shortages and a 2025/2026 case backlog threaten legal efficiency, particularly in

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Cape Verde Reports Surge in Gender-Based Violence & Backlogs

Cape Verde faces a crisis as gender-based violence rises by 11% and sexual crimes by 20%, leading to a significant

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