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1974 Transitional Government: Cape Verde’s Path to Independence

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

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Cape Verde 1951: The Shift to Portuguese Overseas Province

Explore the 1951 status change of Cape Verde from a colony to a Portuguese overseas province and how it fueled

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The Pijiguiti Massacre: A Turning Point for PAIGC & Independence

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

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1975 Cape Verde National Assembly Election: Path to Independence

Discover the history of the 1975 Cape Verdean National Assembly election, the pivotal event that led to independence and established

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Founding of the PAIGC: Amílcar Cabral & Cape Verde Independence

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

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1951: Cape Verde’s Shift to a Portuguese Overseas Province

Explore the 1951 status change of Cape Verde from a colony to a Portuguese Overseas Province and how it fueled

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Luís Cabral & the 1975 Independence of Cape Verde

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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The Founding of PAIGC: Amílcar Cabral & Independence

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

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Cape Verde Independence Archive Launched by Pedro Pires Inst.

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

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Júlio de Carvalho, Cape Verdean Military Pioneer, Dies at 81

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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