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Cape Verde could make election history with first female president

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Cape Verde is scheduled to hold its first female presidential election on Sunday, potentially marking a historic milestone for the African nation. Justice Minister Joana Rosa is challenging incumbent President Jose Maria Neves, who has served as the country's fifth president since independence from Portugal in 1975.

Key points

• Cape Verde is scheduled to hold its first female presidential election on Sunday.
• Justice Minister Joana Rosa is challenging incumbent President Jose Maria Neves.

Context

Cape Verde is an African island nation that has been in a presidential election cycle since 1991. The current president, Jose Maria Neves, has served five terms since the country gained independence from Portugal in 1975.

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