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The Bote Painters of Mindelo: Cape Verde’s Geometric Boat Art

Discover the geometric art and spiritual symbolism behind Mindelo's traditional fishing boats. Explore the meaning of colors and patterns in

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Cape Verde to End Prison Status for Juvenile Centers

Cape Verde moves to reform its juvenile justice system, removing the Orlando Pantera Center from prison oversight to focus on

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Paula Torres de Carvalho Wins 2026 Manuel Lopes Literary Prize

Paula Torres de Carvalho wins the 2026 Manuel Lopes Literary Prize for her short story 'Júlio, o rapaz desaparecido,' celebrating

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Guinea-Bissau Opposition Claims 90% Abstention in Referendum

Guinea-Bissau opposition groups claim a 90% boycott of the military regime's constitutional referendum, calling the vote a sham and a

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Brazilian Choreographers Debut New Works in Cape Verde

Brazilian choreographers Karla Mendes and Ricardo Aparecido debut new contemporary dance works in Praia, Cape Verde, as part of the

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Poverty is a ‘Weapon of War’: AU President Warns at Luanda Summit

AU President warns that poverty and inequality are driving Africa's conflicts at the Luanda Security Summit, calling for urgent economic

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The Cape Verdean Quintal: Culture, Community & Urban Farming

Discover the quintal, the heart of Cape Verdean culture. Explore how these traditional backyards foster community, urban farming, and the

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Bino Branco, Funaná Legend and Ferro Gaita Founder, Dies at 56

Cape Verdean music icon and Ferro Gaita founder Bino Branco has passed away at 56. Discover his legacy in revitalizing

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Joana Rosa to Run for Cape Verde’s First Female President

Joana Rosa secures MpD backing to run for President of Cape Verde. If elected, she would become the nation's first

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Cape Verde President Calls for Urgent African Union Reform

Cape Verdean President José Maria Neves calls for urgent African Union reform in Luanda to fix bureaucratic paralysis and improve

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