Tag: "Cape Verde"
Evacuations planned as suspected hantavirus outbreak traps 150 on ship off Cape Verde

Evacuations planned as suspected hantavirus outbreak traps 150 on ship off Cape Verde

World 11:45 05/05/2026

Medics were working on Monday to evacuate two people with symptoms of the deadly hantavirus after a suspected outbreak on a luxury cruise ship held off West Africa carrying mostly British, American and Spanish passengers, officials said.

Historic World Cup qualification for Cape Verde islanders

Historic World Cup qualification for Cape Verde islanders

World 10:42 14/10/2025

Cape Verde beat Eswatini 3-0 on Monday to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup, booking their place in football's global showpiece for the very first time.