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Cape Verde

Cape Verde is a tiny African archipelago of 10 islands in the Atlantic Ocean about 600 kilometers (373 miles) away from Senegal on Africa's western coast. It gained independence from Portugal on July 5, 1975.

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How Africa's freedom fighters toppled Portugal's empire

How Africa's freedom fighters toppled Portugal's empire

In the jungles of Africa some 50 years ago, freedom fighters took a stand against the Portuguese Empire.
ConflictsApril 25, 202402:01 min
A young man balances on a rope in front of a row of palm trees and a blue sky

Cape Verde's young slackline talent aims high

Cape Verde's young slackline talent aims high

Denis Tavares quit drugs and fell in love with slacklining. He hopes to compete for Cape Verde on the world stage.
SportsFebruary 29, 202402:20 min
YouTuber Anilton Levy in Cape Verde

What it's like to be a YouTuber in Cape Verde

What it's like to be a YouTuber in Cape Verde

Being a YouTuber a growing trend in Cape Verde, but the cost of internet is one of the biggest challenges.
SocietyFebruary 27, 202401:31 min
Ivory Coast try to score past Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy

Thrills and spills as AFCON 2023 enters quarterfinals

Thrills and spills as AFCON 2023 enters quarterfinals

With the quarterfinals set, which team will be left standing in Africa's most unpredictable tournament?
SportsFebruary 1, 2024
Cape Verde players celebrate after beating Mozambique

AFCON: As giants falter, smaller teams rise

AFCON: As giants falter, smaller teams rise

The performances of teams such as Cape Verde and Equatorial Guinea have excited fans during the AFCON.
SportsJanuary 27, 2024
2 men smile holding a certificate in a golden frame with the words Cape Verde visible

WHO declares Cape Verde malaria-free

WHO declares Cape Verde malaria-free

Cape Verde has become the third African nation to be declared malaria-free.
SocietyJanuary 15, 202400:59 min
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (right) and Ulisses Correia e Silva holding up a framed certificate

Malaria-free Cape Verde a 'beacon of hope' for Africa

The WHO has certified Cape Verde as malaria-free. But much remains to be done in the fight against the disease.
HealthJanuary 15, 2024
Vanessa Soares, a boxing champion in Cape Verde, is seen during training.

Cape Verde: Female boxer fights prejudice

Blow by blow, a boxing champion in Cape Verde is helping other women stand up for themselves.
SocietyMarch 13, 202302:26 min
Eco Africa - Eco-friendly soap from Cape Verde

Eco-friendly soap made in Cape Verde

Saving the environment one bar at a time with Cape Verde's 100 percent eco-friendly soap.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 10, 202201:59 min