Cape Verde

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The powerful Canary Current ferries trash from across the world to the island beaches of the West African country.

Press freedom violations are so rare in Cape Verde that an investigation of three reporters has sparked national debate.

Josia Maria Neves, a former prime minister, wins the presidency in the first round as his main rival concedes defeat.

Record seven candidates running, with two ex-PMs – Carlos Veiga and José Maria Neves – seen as the strongest contenders.

Despite regular eruptions, people of a village in Cape Verde continue to rebuild their homes at the foot of a volcano.

How music shaped by slavery, epidemics and migration travelled the world, narrating stories of suffering and resistance.

Movement for Democracy party is expected to hand Ulisses Correia e Silva a second five-year term as PM.

Neither of the two main parties is predicted to emerge the outright winner of election dominated by the pandemic.

Alex Saab carried a letter from Maduro asking for Iranian petrol and medicines when he was arrested on a US warrant.

Navy cook turned boxer Davilson Morais is one of only three super heavyweight boxers from the continent at the Games.

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