Cape Verde Roundup: AFCON match win, flood take overs, murder

AFCON performance

The Cape Verde National Team began its group stage matches in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Cote d’Ivoire with a 2-1 victory over West African country, Ghana. The game which was held at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium, in Abijan saw the national team, the Blue Tubarões score their first goal in the 17^th minute and another in the 92^nd minute of the game. Cape Verde had 54% possession of the ball, making 15 shots, according to media platform RTC.

Dam repair

The Agriculture and Environment Ministry has called for the collaboration of the Roads Institute to work towards the recovery of the Chã de Branquinho underground dam in the interior of the municipality, Infor Press reported. The construction will help recover the hydraulic infrastructure which has been inoperative since 2016. This will also help alleviate the plight of farmers who have been asking for the dam's reconstruction to increase the availability of water for agriculture in the area.

Government approves guarantee for state air carrier

The Cape Verdean government has approved a 2.9 million Euro guarantee to state air carrier Transportes Aéreos de Cabo Verde (TACV). The amount is aimed at supporting the treasury and expanding operations. According to Asemana, the guarantee will also cover a loan from Caixa Economica, one of the country's largest banks, which the airline will use to implement the 2023-2027 plan.

Murder of university rector

Five suspects allegedly involved in the murder of a sociologist Laurindo Vieira have been presented at the Municipal Police Command in Kilamba. The five, including a woman, allegedly shot the sociologist in the Patriota area. Local police say they were presented after undergoing investigations. The deceased Vieira is said to have come from Dange in the Uige province and was the rector of the Gregório Semedo University, according to Correio Da Kianda.

Floods take over homes

The municipal delegate in Tarrafal de Monte Trigo, a settlement in the southwestern part of the island of Santo Antão, Cape Verde has said families in the Praia area have been facing challenges due to the rough sea events in the area for several days. According to Asemana, about 10 houses are in danger of floods by waves that have destroyed many infrastructures including the football field and the roads. They are pleading for the government to prioritise the area to deal with the pending issues.