49 Years of Independence: Cabo Verde’s Journey and Challenges

On July 5, Cape Verde commemorates 49 years of independence from colonial rule. The movement, led by Amílcar Cabral, sought a self-sustaining nation. However, many Cape Verdeans today feel the country still relies heavily on external support and struggles with internal development. Retired Colonel Júlio Monteiro, who raised the flag on Independence Day in 1975, […]