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Cape Verdeans express relief after hantavirus-hit ship departs without docking

Fri, 08 May 2026 22:25:09 +0200

Cape Verdeans express relief after hantavirus-hit ship departs without docking

The ship was supposed to finish its journey in Cape Verde, but after three people died and the outbreak was confirmed, it called for help off the coast and was ultimately not allowed to dock in Praia

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Hantavirus-hit cruise ship leaves Cape Verde for Canary Islands

Thu, 07 May 2026 22:20:13 +0200

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship leaves Cape Verde for Canary Islands

A cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak departed Praia, Cape Verde, on Wednesday with nearly 150 passengers and crew on board, continuing its journey toward Spain’s Canary Islands as health authorities raced to contain the spread of the disease.

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Passengers plead for clarity as virus-hit cruise remains stranded off Cape Verde

Wed, 06 May 2026 22:15:11 +0200

Passengers plead for clarity as virus-hit cruise remains stranded off Cape Verde

Passengers have been isolating in their cabins as health officials coordinate next steps. Emergency evacuations are being arranged for critically ill individuals, while the ship is expected to sail to Spain’s Canary Islands once conditions allow.

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Cape Verde prepares to help virus-hit cruise ship, Canary Islands oppose docking

Wed, 06 May 2026 22:15:10 +0200

Cape Verde prepares to help virus-hit cruise ship, Canary Islands oppose docking

Cape Verde says it's getting ready to offer further medical assistance to the Dutch cruise ship moored off its coast as it battles a suspected outbreak of hantavirus. The Canary Islands on Wednesday rejected a Spanish proposal to allow the boat to dock there, citing public health concerns.

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Three patients evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship off Cape Verde

Wed, 06 May 2026 22:15:10 +0200

Three patients evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship off Cape Verde

Three patients were evacuated from a cruise ship off Cape Verde on Wednesday amid a hantavirus outbreak, as a new case was confirmed in Switzerland.

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Atlantic Music Expo: Cape Verde celebrates its musical heritage

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:15:07 +0200

Atlantic Music Expo: Cape Verde celebrates its musical heritage

At the annual festival, the archipelago's brightest musical talents not only showcase their art, but also perform an essential service to Cape Verde's culture and identity by keeping traditional music alive.

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1,700 British tourists sue travel firm Tui over Cape Verde illness

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:50:08 +0200

1,700 British tourists sue travel firm Tui over Cape Verde illness

Close to 2,000 British tourists are suing the travel firm Tui, saying they fell seriously ill while vacationing in the West African archipelago.

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Cape Verde gears up for the future with new tech park

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 16:22:37 +0200

Cape Verde's new technological park is open for business near the capital, Praia

2023/06/12/cape-verde-gears-up-for-the-future-with-new-tech-park

African tradition lives on in the eyes of Guineans in Cape Verde

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 16:25:30 +0200

A Guinean association based in the neighbourhood of Alto da Glória on the outskirts of the capital of Cabo Verde, Praia, is working hard to keep the culture and traditions of their home country alive. Older members of the cultural association, Cabaz di Terra, are teaching their children about the song, dance, and poetry of Guinea-Bissau. They believe it is important that the young people born in Cape Verde understand the culture of the country their families come from.

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Cape Verde: Music producer promoting young, upcoming artists

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 13:36:34 +0200

After spending 4 years in Abidjan for the launch of Sony Africa, José moved to Mindelo to revive Cape Verdean music, which had suffered greatly from the pandemic.

2022/06/14/cape-verde-music-producer-promoting-young-upcoming-artists

Cape Verde: The Castaway Museum welcomes visitors again

Wed, 04 May 2022 13:25:49 +0200

After a 2-year hiatus, visitors can now discover hundreds of objects exhibited such as finds from the wreck of historical ships off Boa Vista, pieces from the period of the pirate attacks to Cape Verde or from the sending of slaves to the Americas as well as local art.

2022/05/03/cape-verde-the-castaway-museum-welcomes-visitors-again

Cape Verdeans lament high cost of living

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 19:07:14 +0200

Cape Verde is feeling the reel of the high cost of living execrated by the current war in Ukraine. Many people are now hoping that the government will step in to stem the ever-increasing prices of food, petrol and other services in the country.

2022/04/18/cape-verdeans-lament-high-cost-of-living

Cape Verde and Portugal sign new cooperation deal

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 23:11:55 +0200

The deal signed on Monday provides for investment of 95 million euros until 2026 divided in 6 axes comprising education and health.

2022/03/08/cape-verde-and-portugal-sign-new-cooperation-deal

President of Cape Verde visits Angola

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 15:10:55 +0200

Cape Verdean President José Maria Neves praised the way Angola has treated his country and is leading in the region

2022/01/11/president-of-cape-verde-visits-angola

Cape Verde bans end-of-year parties amid surge in Covid cases

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 15:13:14 +0200

On Tuesday, prime minister Ulisses Correia e Silva, announced that the country was returning to a contingency situation, requiring a negative test for access to restaurants and banning gatherings

2021/12/30/cape-verde-bans-end-of-year-parties-amid-surge-in-covid-cases

Creole: soon an official language in Cape Verde?

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 15:00:36 +0200

Among all the languages heard in Lisbon-there is one that has been in fashion since the 16th century and is here to stay.

2021/12/27/creole-soon-an-official-language-in-cape-verde

Jose Maria Neves sworn in as new Cape Verde president

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 17:17:00 +0200

Jose Maria Neves has been sworn in as new president of Cape Verde. During his swearing in on Tuesday, he vowed to strengthen relations with West Africa and the Portuguese-speaking world while defending his island nation's "strength and stability".

2021/11/09/jose-maria-neves-sworn-in-as-new-cape-verde-president

Former Cape Verdean PM Jose Maria leading in Presidential elections

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 14:51:47 +0200

Former Cape Verdean PM Jose Maria leading in Presidential elections

Cape Verde: More than 500 turtles returned to sea in one month

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 16:11:18 +0200

Cape Verde became the second most important sea turtle nesting point in 2020, with the number of nests at a record high of almost 200,000, according to government data.

2021/09/20/cape-verde-more-than-500-turtles-returned-to-sea-in-one-month

Meet the first Cape Verdeans swimming at the Olympics

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 15:35:26 +0200

The siblings who'll be the first to represent Cape Verde, swimming at the Olympics

2021/06/15/meet-the-first-cape-verdeans-swimming-at-the-olympics