Cape Verde independence

Discover how the 1973 assassination of Amílcar Cabral fueled Cape Verde's fight for independence and shaped the nation's identity and

Alcides ‘Batcha’ Évora, a veteran of Cape Verde’s independence struggle and close ally of Amílcar Cabral, has died at 85.

Explore the history of the 1974 Algiers Agreement, the diplomatic roadmap that led to Cape Verde's independence from Portugal and

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

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