Botswana: BDP Abuses Power Once Again Nov 21, 2009
Just today I read a survey by organizations such as the Economist Intelligence Unit and the World Economic Forum suggesting that Cape Verde, Mauritius and Botswana were ranked the top three non corrupt countries in Africa, with Kenya, Guinea and Zimbabwe singled out "for failing to address the vicious cycle that links corruption to poverty." I have. Author: Rosie Deus-von Homeyer/www. (allAfrica.com)
ECOWAS boss gets new job in Brussels Nov 19, 2009
Dr. Chambas beat two other West African contestants from Cape Verde and The Gambia to the job. The Ambassadors representing the two losing candidates, in a show of solidarity pledged their support to the new Secretary General and promised to work amicably for the success of both the new scribe and the ACP.. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
African leadership prize withheld Oct 20, 2009
And the countries that have received most praise from Mo Ibrahim's foundation this year - Mauritius, Cape Verde and Seychelles - are far from the continent's centres of power. Botswana's former President Festus Mogae won the prize last year, after two terms at the helm of one of Africa's least corrupt and most prosperous nations. (BBC News -- Africa)
Ghana is sixth best governed country in Africa Oct 3, 2009
According to the annual Index of African Governance report released by Harvard Universitys Kennedy School of Governance, Mauritius, Seychelles and Cape Verde, all small islands are the continents three best governed countries. At the bottom of the list are Chad, Sudan and Somalia. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Guinea Bissau: New President Inaugurated Sep 9, 2009
In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mr. Ban said the West African country was turning a new page in its history with the inauguration of Malam Bacai Sanh; of the ruling African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde, who beat Kumba Ial; of the opposition Social Renewal Party in a run-off election in July. The election followed the assassination of then-president Jo;o Bernardo Vieira in March. (allAfrica.com)
New Guinea-Bissau president sworn in Sep 9, 2009
Sanha, the 62-year-old candidate for the ruling Independence of Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde (PAIGC), won the presidential run-off on July 26, winning 63 percent of the votes. The election was held after President Joao Bernardo Vieira, who ruled Guinea-Bissau for 23 years, was assassinated on March 2 in a revenge attack hours after an explosion killed his rival, military chief of staff Batista Tagme Na Waie. (Xinhuanet, China)
Clinton wraps up Africa tour in Cape Verde Aug 18, 2009
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton winds up 11-day Africa trip with Cape Verde visit ... (CNN) -- Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Cape Verde on Friday, the final stop on her seven-nation Africa tour in which she emphasized good governance and urged officials to implement reforms ... Hillary Clinton was in Cape Verde on Friday on the final leg of her Africa tour. (CNN -- World)
AP: Presidents Past and Present Shadow Clinton's Tour Aug 18, 2009
From Kenya to Cape Verde, the personalities and policies of the last three American presidents - Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama - dogged Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton through an 11-day tour of Africa. At times during the grueling, seven-nation journey Clinton abandoned her legendary steeliness. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Russia: Search Still on for "Arctic Sea" Aug 17, 2009
The French Navy on Saturday said the ship was most likely near Cape Verde, off West Africa. Cape Verde authorities said they had no new information Saturday, though Russia's ambassador to the country, Alexander Karpushin, said there was no confirmation the ship had been found ... Russian maritime Web site Sovfrakht said the ship's tracking system had sent signals on Saturday from the Bay of Biscay, some 2,000 miles north of Cape Verde. (CBS News)
A stop-by-stop account of Clinton's Africa trip Aug 15, 2009
From massive oil-producing Nigeria to the tiny island-nation of Cape Verde, Secretary Clinton's trip highlighted the many sides of the diverse continent ... That Clinton included Cape Verde, a palm-speckled archipelago and refueling stop for long-distance flights, was a surprise to many ... "Few places ... demonstrate the promise of Africa better than Cape Verde," before returning to Washington. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
African odyssey Aug 15, 2009
With her visit to Liberia and then Cape Verde, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is coming to the end of her gruelling, seven-nation African tour ... " On the other hand there was little new in the way of policy. No fresh initiatives on trade or aid and certainly nothing about the most controversial subject on America's agenda - its future military role in Africa. Africom, the force that oversees US security interests on the continent, remains based in Germany and there was nothing said... (BBC News -- Africa)
Hillary Clinton, in Liberia, targets good government Aug 14, 2009
After a day in Monrovia, Mrs. Clinton will fly on to the tiny island nation of Cape Verde, before returning to the US.. Follow us on. (Christian Science Monitor)
Clinton Demands Firmer Action Against Corruption in Nigeria Aug 13, 2009
" Clinton, in Abuja on the fifth stop in a seven-nation tour of Africa, said action on electoral reforms and the easing of tension is needed to protect Nigeria's status as the continent's largest oil producer, and largest recipient of direct U.S. investment. Nigeria is the fifth country Clinton has visited so far on a seven-nation tour of Africa aimed at promoting development and good governance. She will travel next to Liberia and Cape Verde. By Paul Arhewe, Daniel Kanu, Francis Iwuchukwu... (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Clinton Knocks Federal Govt on Corruption, Bad Leadership Aug 13, 2009
" Mrs Clinton is expected to leave Nigeria later to Liberia and Cape Verde in continuation of her seven -nation Africa tour. TI says FG not serious in fighting corruption Meanwhile, Mr Ezenwa Nwagwu, the Northern Coordinator of Transparency International (TI), yesterday in Abuja said "the Federal Government is not serious in its fight against corruption. " Nwagwu, who made the remark in an interview, said: "There is no fight against corruption but mere talk. (allAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe: Hillary Clinton - Two She-Devils in One Aug 12, 2009
The countries she visited include Kenya, South Africa, Angola, Liberia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria and Cape Verde. The trip "will be used to highlight US President Barack Obama's commitment to the continent". (allAfrica.com)
Clinton to meet Nigerian leaders Aug 12, 2009
CLINTON'S AFRICAN TOUR Kenya South Africa Nigeria Angola Liberia Democratic Republic of Congo Cape Verde ... She leaves Nigeria on Thursday for Liberia and will round off her trip in Cape Verde. (BBC News -- Africa)
Clinton off to Congo to target sexual violence Aug 10, 2009
Starting Tuesday, Clinton will visit Kenya, South Africa, Congo, Angola, Nigeria, Liberia and Cape Verde on a tour aimed at "supporting strong and sustainable democratic governments," State Department officials said. Obama's message of promoting African self-sufficiency will face challenges, however, as Clinton confronts some of the continent's most intractable problems. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
What Hillary Clinton seeks to achieve in Africa Aug 5, 2009
From there she moves on to South Africa, Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nigeria, Liberia, and Cape Verde. While in Nairobi, Clinton will meet with the beleaguered president of Somalia's transitional government, Sheikh Sharif Ahmed, who is battling an Islamist insurgency. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Hillary Clinton opens Africa tour Aug 5, 2009
AFRICAN TOUR Kenya South Africa Nigeria Angola Liberia Democratic Republic of Congo Cape Verde ... Mrs Clinton will also visit South Africa, Nigeria, Angola, Liberia, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Cape Verde. (BBC News -- Africa)
Africa: Why is Clinton Coming to Continent, What Are the Issues? [column] Aug 5, 2009
She will visit Kenya, South Africa, Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Liberia and Cape Verde ... WHY IS SHE STOPPING OVER IN CAPE VERDE ... Cape Verde is a popular refuelling stop. (allAfrica.com)
The week ahead Aug 3, 2009
Mrs Clinton will travel to Kenya, South Africa, Angola, Congo, Nigeria, Liberia and Cape Verde. She has sidelined recently by a broken elbow, by President Barack Obama's recent trips, including one to Africa, and by the vice-president, Joe Biden, who has been enthusiastically travelling the world. (The Economist)
Guinea Bissau: Nation Hopes Election Will End Instability Jul 28, 2009
Sunday s round pitched head-to-head the two candidates who won the most votes in the first round: Malam Bacai Sanha of the ruling African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIG), and Kumba Yala of the New Socialist Party. Both candidates have previously occupied the office of head of state. (allAfrica.com)
* Guinea-Bissau voters go to polls Jul 27, 2009
Sanha, 62, the candidate for the ruling African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC), served as interim president from June 1999 to May 2000. And Yala, 56, who was running yesterday as head of the Social Renewal Party, was forced out by the army in 2003. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Guinea-Bissau holds presidential run-off Jul 26, 2009
According to the election commission, Malam Bacai Sanha of the ruling Independence of Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde (PAIGC) took the lead in the first round of the presidential election, garnering 133,786 votes, or 39. 59 percent. (Xinhuanet, China)
Guinea Bissau: UN Chief Calls for Peaceful Polls Run-Off Jul 24, 2009
Malam Bacai Sanh; of the governing African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde and Kumba Ial; of the opposition Social Renewal Party are contesting the run-off after the two men obtained the highest number of votes in the first round, held on 28 June. The election is taking place after then president Jo;o Bernardo Vieira was assassinated in early March. (allAfrica.com)
Guinea Bissau: Presidential Polls See Lower Turn-Out Jun 30, 2009
They are Baca Sanha (1999-2000) of the Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde, which was the ruling party before the advent of multi-party rule, Kumba Yala (2000-2003) of the Socialist party, and Henrique Rosa (2003-2005), who is an independent candidate. It is hoped the election will bring some stability to a country plagued by political instability for nearly 10 years. (allAfrica.com)
TIMELINE-Guinea-Bissau, a history of coups and strife Jun 28, 2009
July 1961 - The African Party for the Independence of Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde (PAIGC) launches a guerrilla war against Portuguese rule. Sept 10, 1974 - The state is officially established after the collapse of the Portuguese dictatorship, stretched to breaking point by the war. (AlertNet)
Guinea Bissau: Another Go At Stability - 28 June Election Jun 27, 2009
Of the 11 presidential candidates, Malam Bacai Sanha of the ruling African Party for Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC) and Kumba Yala of the opposition Party for Social Renewal (PRS) are favoured by some analysts to make it to a run-off. Relevant Links. (allAfrica.com)
Guinea-Bissau Holds Elections Sunday Jun 27, 2009
Sanha is a candidate of the main political party, the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde, or PAIGC, which holds a majority in parliament. Kumba Yala, a former president who was elected in 2000 but became deeply unpopular and was overthrown in a bloodless coup three years later. (CBS News -- World)
West Africa: Ecowas Targets 2020 for Single Currency Jun 24, 2009
Two member countries, namely Cape Verde and Liberia, do not belong to either WAMZ or UEMOA, although they are under intense pressure to join. The plan to launch the currency, to be named "Eco", has been in the works since 2000, following the Accra Declaration and the Bamako Accord. (allAfrica.com)
ECOWAS to pay G'Bissau troops, shifts single currency date Jun 23, 2009
" Chambas said that without the strengthening of the regional integration process, confronting the global economic meltdown would be impossible for any member-state. Besides Nigeria, the Presidents and Heads of Governments of Togo, Mali, Liberia, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Cote d'Ivoire, Benin Republic are attending the summit while Niger, Sierra Leone, Cape Verde and Guinea sent their Vice Presidents. In an 18-point statement issued at the end of its meeting at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, WAMZ... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Guinea Bissau: Thai Link Revealed in Assassinations Mar 8, 2009
President Umaru Musa Yar Adua had on Tuesday despatched a delegation comprising the foreign ministers of Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, The Gambia, and Senegal, accompanied by the President of ECOWAS Commission, to Guinea-Bissau where they engaged all Guinean stakeholders in an effort to restore confidence among the political actors, civil society and security services, and return the country to constitutional normalcy. It is very important to find out who made and bought this bomb (that... (allAfrica.com)
Soldiers kill Guinea-Bissau's president, Army chief Mar 3, 2009
A foreign ministerial delegation comprising the Foreign Ministers of Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, The Gambia and Senegal will today be in the Guinea-Bissau capital, Bissau, to meet with all stakeholders. They will be accompanied by the President of ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Mohammed Ibn Chambas. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
West Africas burdened democracy Feb 26, 2009
Only Mali, Ghana, Cape Verde and Benin are democratically free out of the 15 West African states surveyed ... Ghana, Mali, Cape Verde and Senegal are emerging as serious democracies, but one country standout in the regions democratic evolution - Benin Republic ... Though most of West African states see themselves as democratic, only three Ecowas states (Cape Verde, Ghana and Senegal) ranked within the top ten of the overall 2008 Ibrahim Index of African Governance - entreating the... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Catholics celebrate black history Feb 16, 2009
Lorna DesRoses, who organized yesterday's event for the archdiocese's office of cultural diversity, said local Catholic churches tend to be popular among immigrants from Cape Verde, Haiti, the Caribbean, Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria, among others ... The Archdiocese of Boston Black Catholic Choir sang during the 90-minute service, and St. Patrick's own Cape Verdean Choir performed a song as well after Holy Communion. (Boston Globe)
American woman becomes first on record to complete Atlantic swim Feb 7, 2009
Jennifer Figge took 24 days to swim from the Cape Verde islands off Africa to Trinidad ... The swimmer finally moved nearer her goal when she left Cape Verde Islands on 12 January, facing waves of up to 9m (30 ft). (BBC News -- Americas)
