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Cape Verde presidential election

Overview

The presidential election in Cape Verde is scheduled for November 15, 2026, with the race centering on incumbent José Maria Neves and former Minister of Justice Joana Rosa.

Neves, representing the African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde (PAICV), has proposed a ‘Cabo Verde 2050’ forum. This initiative aims to address national challenges, including youth opportunities and the mobilization of the diaspora, while emphasizing his ability to maintain institutional balance.

Joana Rosa, the first woman to run for the presidency, is campaigning with the support of the Movement for Democracy (MpD). Her platform focuses on competence and proximity, seeking to foster dialogue between the government, civil society, and the public to mitigate the effects of international economic instability and rising fuel costs.

Entities

Cabo Verde · Joana Rosa · José Maria Neves · Manuel Amante da Rosa · Alliance of Small Island States

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Cabo Verde prepares for presidential elections and AOSIS leadership

    Cabo Verde prepares for presidential elections with candidates José Maria Neves and Joana Rosa, while the nation prepares to lead the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) in 2027 focusing on climate change.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Joana Rosa enters Cabo Verde presidential race as first female candidate

    Joana Rosa, former Minister of Justice, has become the first woman to run for president in Cabo Verde, campaigning on a platform of institutional stability and citizen proximity.

  3. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    José Maria Neves announces bid for second term as Cape Verde president

    Cape Verde President José Maria Neves has announced his bid for a second term in the November 15, 2026, presidential election, citing a desire to build on his previous experience.

Sources

afrikactus.com · correiodamanhacanada.com · ilhas.li · journaldupays.com · nasuba.info · newscentral.africa · portugues.rfi.fr · sapo.pt

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