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Hantavirus Crisis: The MV Hondius evacuation keeps moving, but the latest update is grim: a French woman and an American have tested positive as passengers are flown home and quarantined, while WHO insists the risk to the wider public remains low. Cape Verde in Focus: Cape Verde’s World Cup spotlight is growing alongside politics—Francisco Carvalho, mayor of Praia, is campaigning to become prime minister ahead of the May 17 election, with ECOWAS observers already in place. World Cup Travel: The Trump administration has eased the $15,000 visa bond for ticketed fans from five African countries (including Cape Verde), though conditions apply. Fuel Pressure: Tanzania is among Africa’s highest fuel-price countries in May 2026, underscoring how energy costs are squeezing households and transport. Security Scare: A Ukrainian aircraft carrying undeclared explosives was detained in Trinidad and Tobago, then cleared to depart after investigations.

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'People must be the goal': Francisco Carvalho vies for prime minister spot in Cape Verde

'People must be the goal': Francisco Carvalho vies for prime minister spot in Cape Verde

“Church doesn’t abandon any of its faithful”: Vatican Official Reaffirms Holy See’s Closeness to Cape Verde Communities

“Church doesn’t abandon any of its faithful”: Vatican Official Reaffirms Holy See’s Closeness to Cape Verde Communities

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Feature: Chinese-built stadium supports Cape Verde's sports development, community life

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Review of China-aided projects in Cape Verde on 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties


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WHO Says Hantavirus Outbreak Unlikely to Grow Significantly

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