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The U.S. Embassy in Praia advises U.S. citizens there has been an increase in violent crime. There have been several armed robberies and homicides reported…

On Patriot Day, we solemnly remember the nearly 3,000 people who perished on September 11, 2001.  With gratitude, we honor the brave first responders, resolute members…

Welcome to the US Embassy event celebrating Independence Day! We are honored to be here today. I arrived a few weeks ago, accompanied by my…

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson STATEMENT BY SECRETARY POMPEO Cabo Verde National Day Statement July 5, 2019 On behalf of the Government…

Admiral James Foggo, the Commander of Allied Joint Force Command Naples, U.S. Naval Forces Europe, and U.S. Naval Forces Africa, visited Praia, Cabo Verde on…

Secretary Pompeo (Mar. 13) (Twitter): “The protection of human rights is central to U.S. foreign policy and to our American values. As we release the  43rd…

December 16, 2018. Praia, Cabo Verde. Good evening and welcome to our Bicentennial Gala honoring 200 years of historical ties between the United States and…

By Lauren Monsen  – Dec 1, 2018 George Herbert Walker Bush, who served as the 41st president of the United States, died November 30 at…

On November 6, two newly restored jewish cemeteries were inaugurated in Ponta do Sol and Penha de França in Ribeira Grande, Santo Antão. The event…

The U.S. Department of State alerts U.S. citizens traveling and residing abroad that a Cabo Verdean National Police strike is currently underway in Praia and…

Praia, October 16, 2017;  Due to technical issues, the registration period for DV-2019 is being restarted, and all entries made prior to October 18, 2017,…

Cabo Verde Moderate Advancement In 2016, Cabo Verde made a moderate advancement in efforts to eliminate the worst forms of child labor. The Government approved…

The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens that Cabo Verde is experiencing a serious and continuing rise in the number of malaria infections.  While most cases…

The Government of Cabo Verde does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking; however, it is making significant efforts to do…

The EducationUSA Advising Center provides information for those considering study in the United States of America. The purpose of the Center is to provide unbiased…

Every year, millions of people are issued visas to travel to America, some for tourism, some to visit friends and family, some to study, some…

The U.S. Embassy in Praia, Cabo Verde informs U.S. citizens that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has upgraded its advisories regarding the Zika Virus…