Cape Verde independence

Discover how the 1974 Transitional Government led Cape Verde from Portuguese colonial rule to peaceful independence on July 5, 1975.

Discover how the 1959 Pijiguiti Massacre became the pivotal catalyst for the PAIGC and the armed struggle for Cape Verde

Discover the history of Funaná, the high-energy Cape Verdean music once forbidden by colonial rule that became a powerful symbol

Explore the history of the PAIGC, founded by Amílcar Cabral in 1956, and its pivotal role in leading Cape Verde

Discover the history of the 1975 Cape Verdean National Assembly election, the pivotal moment that ended Portuguese rule and birthed

Cape Verdean President José Maria Neves celebrates independence in Lisbon, highlighting the power of the global diaspora and the national

Explore the story of Luís Cabral and the 1975 independence of Cape Verde. Learn how Brazil's 'Green Cape' transitioned from

Explore the 1956 founding of the PAIGC by Amílcar Cabral. Discover the history of Cape Verde’s struggle for independence and

Explore Cape Verde's history with the new Pedro Pires Institute digital archive, featuring documents on independence and the nation's political

Júlio de Carvalho, the first commander of Cape Verde's Armed Forces and independence hero, has passed away at 81. Learn

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