Cape Verde is heading to the polls on Sunday for a significant election that could mark a historic milestone for the archipelago. Justice Minister Joana Rosa is challenging the current president, José Maria Neves, in a bid to become the nation’s first female leader.
This election is particularly noteworthy as it may change the political landscape of Cape Verde, which has experienced steady development since gaining independence from Portugal in 1975. Neves has served as president since he assumed office, being the fifth individual to hold the position in the country’s history.
