Cape Verde

Sport

Spain held by Cape Verde in World Cup's first goalless draw

Debutants Cape Verde, a nation of over 500,000 people, held out against Luis de la Fuente’s star-studded team, playing defensively and relying on few counterattacks that nearly caused an upset for Spain in the 90th.

15 June 2026

Destinations

Travelling to Cabo Verde? Here’s what you need to know

World Cup debut aside, Cabo Verde offers plenty of reasons to visit beyond the beautiful game – from fresh seafood delicacies to beach escapes and a wealth of cultural heritage.

2 June 2026

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Cape Verde: three evacuated from MV Hondius over suspected hantavirus

Netherlands authorities have coordinated the medical evacuation of three people from the MV Hondius, including one Dutch passenger and two crew members, a Dutch and a British national. The patients, suspected of having a hantavirus infection, are being transferred to specialised hospitals.

6 May 2026

Health news

Hantavirus ship evacuees to be taken to the Netherlands, operator says

The ship has been at the centre of an international health scare since Saturday after it was revealed that the rare disease was suspected of being behind the deaths of three of its passengers.

5 May 2026

Senegal

Fishing town prays for those who died on treacherous journey to Europe

There's sadness and anger after dozens of people who set out in a boat searching for a new life are believed dead.

18 August 2023

Ocean

These are the deals attempting to make global fishing more sustainable

In partnership with the European Commission

In this episode, Ocean explores so-called Sustainable Fishery Partnership Agreements. Deals between the EU and third countries ultimately designed to make fishing practices more sustainable and boost economic growth.

21 December 2021

Cult

Mayra Andrade puts the spotlight on Cape Verdean music

The singer/songwriter is on tour with a very personal record, that's neither traditional Cape Verdean music nor afrobeat, but somewhere in the middle that's her own personal sound.

12 February 2020

CapeVerde

Soldier sought after 11 killed in Cape Verde

Police are eager to talk to a disgruntled soldier after eleven people were shot dead on Tuesday on the Atlantic archipelago of Cape Verde. Eight

26 April 2016

CapeVerde

World Travel Market 2015 interview – Nuno Martins, Cabo Verde

4 November 2015

CapeVerde

Hundreds flee as volcano erupts on Cape Verde islands

28 November 2014

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Cape Verde volcano eruption forces evacuations

25 November 2014

Target

Cabo Verde: On the crest of a wave

3 November 2014