Cape Verde election could make history with first female president
Cape Verde is holding presidential elections that could make history by producing the country’s first female head of state since gaining independence from Portugal in 1975. Former Justice Minister Joana Rosa is challenging incumbent President Jose Maria Neves, who is seeking a second term. Six candidates are contesting the election, with a second round scheduled for November 29 if no candidate secures more than 50 per cent of the vote. Rosa, representing the opposition…