Discover the history of Cabo Verde’s name, from the 1444 discovery of the Green Cape by Dinis Dias to the settlement of the uninhabited volcanic islands.
President José Maria Neves seeks a second term in Cape Verde’s 2026 election, aiming to maintain a historic streak of re-elections in the democratic nation.
Joana Rosa makes history as Cape Verde’s first female presidential candidate. Learn about her vision for stability, legal career, and groundbreaking campaign.
Cape Verde heads to the polls on Nov 15 with six presidential candidates. Can independent challengers break the long-standing PAICV and MpD bipartisan rule?
Rising costs in Portugal are forcing immigrant families to choose between rent and food. Discover how inflation is impacting the Cape Verdean community.
Young Cape Verdean professionals are revitalizing rural Portugal, filling critical labor gaps in Bragança through specialized education and local integration.
Explore the social history of Cape Verde through its traditional architecture: the elite stone Casa-Pedra and the resilient wooden Casa-Pau.
Discover the dramatic ocean cliffs of Cape Verde. Explore the geological history of volcanic debris landslides on islands like Santo Antão, Fogo, and Santiago.
Rising rent and food prices in Portugal are forcing immigrant families to rely on charity. Explore the impact of the cost of living crisis in Amadora.
Cape Verdeans head to the polls on Nov 15, demanding solutions for poverty and unemployment as the presidential race heats up between Neves and Rosa.
Cape Verde faces a shortage of foster families, leaving children in emergency shelters. Learn about the ICCA’s call for temporary homes and foster care reform.
Former child protection chief Zaida Freitas calls for a task force to fight child exploitation in Cape Verde’s tourism hubs following Operation Aurora.
Psychologist Zaida Freitas explores how the trauma of slavery influences the normalization of sexual abuse and exploitation among youth in Cape Verde.
Explore the 1832 visit of US diplomat Edmund Roberts to Cape Verde. Discover early American trade interests, the salt industry, and the islands’ strategic role.
Cape Verde prepares for presidential elections as voters demand solutions for poverty, low wages, and rising costs despite the office’s ceremonial role.
Explore the historic significance of November 9, from the fall of the Berlin Wall and the birth of the Weimar Republic to major cultural and political shifts.
Explore the history of the petroleum lamp (candeeiro) in Cape Verde. Discover the social rituals, storytelling, and cultural traditions of the pre-electric era.
Cape Verde requests a three-month IMF extension for €89 million in support programs to complete audits for TACV and energy reforms. Economic growth remains robust.
