2011 in Cape Verde

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See also:	Other events of 2011; Timeline of Cabo Verdean history

Events in the year 2011 in Cape Verde.

Incumbents

Events

Cape Verde signed the UN protocol, the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, also it ratified three conventions, the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
The snail species Echiniscus clavispinosus discovered on the island of Santo Antão
10 January: The new ferry boat, the Kriola connected the ports of São Filipe in Fogo and Praia in Santiago,^[1] it is slightly faster than the previous ferry boat once used for fishing and only served Fogo
January 25: Ildo August dos Santos Lopes Fortes became the second bishop of Mindelo
February 6 - 2011 parliamentary elections took place
March 11 - The 5th José Maria Neves government began
April 23: Another forest fire but smaller than the last burnt Monte Velha Forest Perimeter.^[2]
May: The runway of São Filipe Airport was extended to 1,500 meters by 30 meters wide from the previous length of 1,197 meters by 20 meters wide
May 13: Santiago Island's Assomada celebrated its 10th anniversary of its elevation to a city^[3]
May 23: Mayor of São Vicente Municipality Isaura Gomes resigned, stating that her resignation was for health reasons.^[4]
June 4: Brazilian Culture Minister Juca Ferreira visited Centro Cultural Brasil-Cabo Verde in Praia in the subdivision of Palmarejo
June 6: Brazilian Culture Minister visited the National Assembly building (also as the Government Palace)
June 11: Project for adding electricity for the hamlets of Bangaeira and Portela in Chã das Caldeoras began^[5]
June 15:
- Paulino Lima Fortes became the University of Cape Verde's second rector for nearly four years and succeeded António Leão de Aguiar Correia e Silva^[6]
- A total lunar eclipse took place, the second half of the eclipse was seen after sunset and ended about more than two hours later^[7]
August 7 - First round of the 2011 presidential elections took place
August 9: Replanting went under way at Monte Velha Forest Preserve^[8]
August 20 - Second round of the 2011 presidential elections took place
October 10: Pedro Pires was awarded the 2011 Mo Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership
November 19: Rabil Airport on the island of Boa Vista was officially renamed as Aristides Pereira International Airport

Arts and entertainment

Gardénia Benrós's album Flor Caboverdiana released
Cabralista or Amílcar-Cabralian, a documentary film released
Compilation album by Nelson Freitas titled My Zouk Hits was released
Leão Lopes' book Baltasar Lopes: um homem arquipélago na linha de todas as batalhas released
La MC Malcriado's album Fidju di Kriolu released
Mika Mendes' album My Inspiration released
Tcheka's album Dor de mar released
March: The first ever Cabo Verde Music Awards took place
May: the 3rd edition of the Kriol Jazz Festival took place in Praia
June: Kolá San Jon, a documentary film released
July 8: Criod ne São Cente, an album by Val Xalino was released^[9]
August: The 28th Baía das Gatas Music Festival took place
September: the 2nd Cabo Verde International Film Festival (CVIFF) took place

Sports

GD Amarante of Mindelo celebrated its 75th anniversary of the club's foundation
January: Onze Estrelas participated in the Boa Vista Island League and the Cup for the first time
May 1: África Show won their only cup title for Boa Vista^[10]
July: 12 Seven Stars won their basketball title for the 2011 season^[11]
November 25: Celtic FC and GD Varanda, clubs of Praia's neighborhood of Achadinha de Baixo northwest of the center played a match in honor of Djack^[12]
December 2: the 2011–12 Santiago Island League (South) season began

Deaths

Paula Fortes, independence activist (b. 1945)
December 11: Carlina Pereira, activist, politician and the second First Lady of Cape Verde (b. around 1926)
December 17: Cesária Évora (b. 1941), singer

References

^ "Brava recebe Kriola com entusiasmo (com fotos actualizadas)". A Semana (in Portuguese). 10 January 2011. Archived from the original on 2016-10-27. Retrieved 2017-01-19. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ "Fogo: Incêndio consumiu mais de 80 hectares do perímetro florestal de Monte Velha" [FIre Consumed About 80 Hectares of the Monte Velha Forest Perimeter]. SAPO CV (in Portuguese). 28 April 2011. Archived from the original on 2016-11-04. Retrieved 2017-01-19. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ "Comemoração do 10º aniversário da cidade de Assomada marcada por festival de música" [Celebration of the City of Assomada's 10th Anniversary was Marked with a Music Festival] (in Portuguese). RTC. 14 May 2011. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
^ "Mayor of São Vicente resigns - Primeiro diário caboverdiano em linha". A Semana. 2011-05-24. Retrieved 2016-06-02.
^ "Primeiro-ministro promete energia para Chã das Caldeiras" [Prime Minister to Promote Energy in Chã das Caldeiras]. RTC (in Portuguese). 13 June 2011.
^ "Debaixo de polémica, novo reitor da UniCV é empossado" [Polemical Debate, New Rector was Imposed] (in Portuguese). RTC - Rádio Televisão de Cabo Verde. 2015.
^ "Solar eclipse of June 15, 2011". NASA. Retrieved August 21, 2017.
^ "Incêndio devasta área de 50 hectares na zona florestal de Monte Velha, no Fogo" [Fire Devastated an Area of 50 Hectares in the Forest Area of Monte Velha in Fogo] (in Portuguese). RTC.
^ "Val Xalino traz seu novo disco para Cabo Verde". A Semana (in Portuguese). 9 July 2011. Archived from the original on 2017-01-18. Retrieved 2017-01-18. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ "Futebol: África Show vence Taça Bubista 2010/11" ("África Show won the 2010/11 Boa Vista (Bubista) Cup". A Semana. 2 May 2011. Archived from the original on 2015-09-26. Retrieved 10 September 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help) Template:Pt icon
^ "Video of Seven Star's Victory" (in Portuguese). RTC. 1 August 2011.
^ "Equipas de Achadinha jogam torneio em homenagem ao Djack" [Achadinha's Teams Played a Tournament in Honor of Djack]. A Semana (in Portuguese). 25 November 2011. Archived from the original on 2016-10-18. Retrieved 9 January 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

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[1] "Brava recebe Kriola com entusiasmo (com fotos actualizadas)". A Semana (in Portuguese). 10 January 2011. Archived from the original on 2016-10-27. Retrieved 2017-01-19. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[2] "Fogo: Incêndio consumiu mais de 80 hectares do perímetro florestal de Monte Velha" [FIre Consumed About 80 Hectares of the Monte Velha Forest Perimeter]. SAPO CV (in Portuguese). 28 April 2011. Archived from the original on 2016-11-04. Retrieved 2017-01-19. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[3] "Comemoração do 10º aniversário da cidade de Assomada marcada por festival de música" [Celebration of the City of Assomada's 10th Anniversary was Marked with a Music Festival] (in Portuguese). RTC. 14 May 2011. Retrieved 2012-12-14.

[4] "Mayor of São Vicente resigns - Primeiro diário caboverdiano em linha". A Semana. 2011-05-24. Retrieved 2016-06-02.

[5] "Primeiro-ministro promete energia para Chã das Caldeiras" [Prime Minister to Promote Energy in Chã das Caldeiras]. RTC (in Portuguese). 13 June 2011.

[6] "Debaixo de polémica, novo reitor da UniCV é empossado" [Polemical Debate, New Rector was Imposed] (in Portuguese). RTC - Rádio Televisão de Cabo Verde. 2015.

[7] "Solar eclipse of June 15, 2011". NASA. Retrieved August 21, 2017.

[8] "Incêndio devasta área de 50 hectares na zona florestal de Monte Velha, no Fogo" [Fire Devastated an Area of 50 Hectares in the Forest Area of Monte Velha in Fogo] (in Portuguese). RTC.

[9] "Val Xalino traz seu novo disco para Cabo Verde". A Semana (in Portuguese). 9 July 2011. Archived from the original on 2017-01-18. Retrieved 2017-01-18. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[10] "Futebol: África Show vence Taça Bubista 2010/11" ("África Show won the 2010/11 Boa Vista (Bubista) Cup". A Semana. 2 May 2011. Archived from the original on 2015-09-26. Retrieved 10 September 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help) Template:Pt icon

[11] "Video of Seven Star's Victory" (in Portuguese). RTC. 1 August 2011.

[12] "Equipas de Achadinha jogam torneio em homenagem ao Djack" [Achadinha's Teams Played a Tournament in Honor of Djack]. A Semana (in Portuguese). 25 November 2011. Archived from the original on 2016-10-18. Retrieved 9 January 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

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