Cape Verde

African countries aren’t borrowing too much: they’re paying too much for debt

Analysis Misheck Mutize - 24 Feb 2020

African governments are issuing and listing their Eurobonds on established international debt markets – usually London and Irish Stock Exchanges

Baxter, bring on the young ’uns

Article Luke Feltham - 6 Oct 2017

Bafana Bafana need consistency and a strong stream of young blood to get over the line

Lady Luck favours small fry’s dream

Article Luke Feltham - 8 Sep 2017

The Blue Sharks’ wing seized his chances, leaving the islanders as stunned by their victory as Bafana

WHO experts in Cape Verde to monitor Zika, microcephaly case

Article Staff Reporter - 21 Mar 2016

Cape Verde, which recorded 22 suspected cases of Zika in the first week of March alone, has reported its first case of microcephaly.

Cape Verde’s Cinderella story comes to an end

Article Michael Sherman - 2 Feb 2013

A second half penalty, and a runaway goal from substitute Wakaso Mubarak helped favourites Ghana beat a resilient Cape Verde Islands side 2-0.

Afcon: All eyes on tiny Cape Verde at quarter-finals

Article Mark Gleeson Author - 2 Feb 2013

South Africa will receive all the home support at thequarter-final against Mali while the international spotlight will be on tiny Cape Verde Islands.

Debutants Cape Verde hope to make top eight with win over Angola

Article Staff Reporter - 26 Jan 2013

After drawing with South and Morocco, Cape Verde are hoping to gain a win over Angola to qualify for the Afcon quarterfinals.

Bafana disappoint with a draw in Afcon opener

Article Sapa - 19 Jan 2013

Hosts South Africa and Cape Verde Islands drew 0-0 at Soccer City stadium in a lacklustre opening match of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.

Bafana Bafana to take on Cape Verde in 2013 Afcon opener

Article Staff Reporter - 25 Oct 2012

The luck of the draw has pitted African Cup of Nations hosts South Africa against debutants Cape Verde in the tournament's opening game next year.

Cape Verde oust Cameroon, Ethiopia also qualify

Article bogdan TagDiv - 15 Oct 2012

The Cape Verde Islands have secured a place at Afcon for the first time and former champs Ethiopia are back in the big time after a 30-year absence.

Cape Verde pays homage to Mandela

Africa Staff Reporter - 16 Jan 2012

Cape Verde has decided to re-name its Praia International Airport after South African freedom icon and former president Nelson Mandela.

The island of poets

Article Staff Reporter - 30 Oct 2009

Stephen Gray visits Cape Verde, one of the world's most arid desert islands, and discovers hope and an extraordinary lyricism amid the poverty.

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