Learn why the island was predominantly Roman Catholic until the 20th century. Details how Joao Dias introduced Protestant ideas.

Discover how the economies of Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau are different and how this affects their governments. Includes election results.

Features articles about the island's history, people, culture, and religion. Find a time-line and info about the struggle for independence.

Discover how Jews migrated to the islands and learn how they served as slave brokers for Portuguese kings.

Reviews the history and economy of the African islands from the 15th century to the modern era.

Learn about the history of volcanic activity on the African islands of Cape Verde with this guide. Includes other African regions.

Features an article describing the proficiency of Cape Verde crewmen when hunting whales in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Chronicles the history of the African islands which were settled in the 1400s by Portuguese colonists.

Read about the political career of the first president of Cape Verde, serving from 1975 to 1991. Includes a photo.