Cape Verde history – Cabo Verde

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

Former political prisoners of Tarrafal Camp in Cape Verde demand official recognition and pensions 50 years after the nation's independence.

Families demand 'inclusive memory' for Tarrafal Camp's UNESCO bid, urging Cape Verde to recognize political prisoners held during the 1974-75

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

Discover the 1832 visit of US diplomat Edmund Roberts to Cape Verde. Explore early American perspectives on the islands' history,

Discover the history of the 1961 PAIGC rebellion. Learn how Amílcar Cabral led Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau from political protest

Discover why Cape Verde's capital moved from Cidade Velha to Praia in 1770. Explore the history of piracy, defense, and

Explore the 1832 journey of American diplomat Edmund Roberts to Cape Verde. Discover a 19th-century perspective on the islands' history,

Discover how Cape Verde leads by example in international justice, from its 2011 Rome Statute ratification to its role as

Explore the history of Cape Verde during the Iberian Union (1580–1640), from Sir Francis Drake's raids to the rise of

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