2026 Cape Verdean parliamentary election
48 sources spanning 2015–2026
Parliamentary elections were held in Cape Verde on 17 May 2026 to elect all 72 members of the National Assembly. The African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde (PAICV) won a majority of seats, unseating the Movement for Democracy (MpD). PAICV leader Francisco Carvalho has been named prime minister–designate of Cape Verde.
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Notebook · From the editorial desk9 Jun 2026
The Empty Chair
Cape Verde's election produced a winner, but the real victor stayed home.
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