António José Seguro elected new President of the Republic of Portugal
“Significant victory in the second round consolidates Seguro’s return to public life” On Sunday, February 8, 2026, Portugal elected António José Seguro as the new President of the Republic. The moderate candidate won the second round of the presidential elections by a comfortable margin, defeating André Ventura. Seguro succeeds Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, who […]
Cape Verde on the rise: S&P raises rating to B+ with positive outlook
“Robust economic recovery and rigorous fiscal management underpin the international agency’s decision, signaling greater investor confidence in the archipelago.” On February 6, 2026, the financial rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) announced an upgrade of Cape Verde’s sovereign credit rating, raising the long-term rating from […]
The Shigella case: How the British press is conducting a media campaign against Cape Verde
“Misinformation and sensationalism as threats to the reputation of national tourism” Judging the headlines Since the first report of the Shigella outbreak became public, we have witnessed the unfolding of a persistent smear campaign against Cape Verde. This offensive is not limited to the traditional print media in the United Kingdom; it […]