Cabo Verde

**No major new government, ILO, or World Bank data releases on youth (15-24) or male unemployment in Cabo Verde were identified in the last 60 days (post ~May 4, 2026).**[[1]](https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS?locations=CV)[[2]](https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SL.UEM.1524.ZS?locations=CV)

Existing figures align closely with the baseline (24.8% for 15-24 males in 2025). Other 2025 references include ~23.9% overall youth unemployment (AfDB fact sheet) and ~27.8% total youth unemployment (with male rate cited at 22.9% in one overview).[[3]](https://adf.afdb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Fact-sheet-Cap-Vert-ok.pdf)[[4]](https://www.wearetech.africa/en/fils-uk/news/tech/cabo-verde-bets-on-digital-skills-to-tackle-youth-unemployment)

**Significant political event: Parliamentary elections held May 17, 2026.** The opposition PAICV won (preliminary results: ~46.7% of votes for 37/72 seats vs. MpD ~43.6%), unseating the ruling MpD after a decade in power.[[5]](https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/cape-verde-ruling-party-unseated-election-partial-results-show-2026-05-18/)

The campaign centered on youth unemployment, cost of living, poverty, and economic opportunities, with young voters explicitly calling for more jobs and training.[[6]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Cape_Verdean_parliamentary_election)[[7]](https://www.africanews.com/2026/05/18/cape-verde-votes-in-legislative-race-as-five-parties-vie-for-power/)

The election was peaceful in Africa's often-cited most stable democracy, with no reports of protests, violence, coups, militia activity, or security incidents tied to youth (18-35 males). A presidential election is scheduled for October 2026.[[8]](https://africacenter.org/spotlight/en-elections-2026/caboverde/)

This does not appear to shift the instability picture significantly from the baseline (54.6/100 fuse score), though youth joblessness remains a salient political pressure point.

**No notable new NGO or academic reports specifically on Cabo Verde's youth situation published in the last 60 days (or flagged as 2025/early 2026 releases with fresh data).** Ongoing or earlier references include AfDB materials citing 35.4% youth NEET rates and World Bank-supported initiatives like SIRA (skills/employment for ages 15-35) and the Skodji Digital program (launched ~Feb 2026, targeting up to 3,000 youth with digital training to combat unemployment).[[9]](https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/international/3940505-world-banks-642-million-skills-push-targets-africas-youth-employment-gap)[[4]](https://www.wearetech.africa/en/fils-uk/news/tech/cabo-verde-bets-on-digital-skills-to-tackle-youth-unemployment)

**Internet/mobile infrastructure: Positive developments with no shutdowns or coverage reductions.** A 12-month 5G pilot launched April 30, 2026, at TechPark CV in Praia, ahead of planned commercial rollout in 2027–2028 (following the national 5G strategy).[[10]](https://www.ecofinagency.com/news-digital/3004-55151-cape-verde-launches-5g-pilot-ahead-of-commercial-rollout-by-2028)[[11]](https://www.telecompaper.com/news/cape-verde-begins-5g-pilot--1569362)

This builds on prior high mobile coverage (e.g., 4G at ~88.5%) and ~73.5% internet penetration, potentially expanding digital opportunities for youth without negative disruptions.[[12]](https://powersofafrica.com/article/2221/cape-verde-the-launch-of-5g-is-approaching-at-full-speed)

**Overall assessment:** No developments in the last 60 days indicate a significant worsening of youth instability relative to the baseline. Youth unemployment persists as a high-profile issue (driving campaign discourse), but data remains consistent with prior levels, the election was orderly, and digital infrastructure is advancing. Ongoing programs (e.g., digital skills training) aim to address employment gaps. Continued monitoring of post-election policy shifts and any new labor statistics is recommended.

**National statistics bureau (INE - Instituto Nacional de Estatística de Cabo Verde):**  
- Name: INE Cabo Verde (Instituto Nacional de Estatística)  
- URL: http://www.ine.cv/ (official site; data portal/statistics section)  
- API: No (primarily downloads of reports, tables, and microdata in Excel/CSV/PDF)  
- Update frequency: Varies by indicator (labor/unemployment surveys often annual or multi-year; e.g., Continuous Multi-Objective Survey)  
- Auth required: None (public downloads)[[1]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instituto_Nacional_de_Estat%C3%ADstica_(Cape_Verde))[[2]](https://www.data4sdgs.org/partner/ine-national-institute-statistics-cabo-verde)

**Central bank (Banco de Cabo Verde - BCV):**  
- Name: Banco de Cabo Verde Statistics  
- URL: https://www.bcv.cv/ (Statistics/Quadros Estatísticos section)  
- API: No (Excel/CSV downloads of macroeconomic, monetary, and employment-related indicators)  
- Update frequency: Quarterly or annual for key economic/youth employment proxies  
- Auth required: None (public access)[[3]](https://www.bcv.cv/en/Estatisticas/Quadros%20Estatisticos/Paginas/QuadrosEstatisticos.aspx)[[3]](https://www.bcv.cv/en/Estatisticas/Quadros%20Estatisticos/Paginas/QuadrosEstatisticos.aspx)

**Regional database - African Development Bank (AfDB) Open Data Portal (country-specific for Cabo Verde):**  
- Name: AfDB Open Data for Africa / Cabo Verde portal  
- URL: https://caboverde.opendataforafrica.org/ or https://dataportal.opendataforafrica.org/  
- API: Partial/no dedicated public REST API (web portal with visualization, queries, and CSV/Excel exports; some programmatic access via tools)  
- Update frequency: Regular (economic outlooks, socio-economic indicators updated annually or as new data available)  
- Auth required: None/free (open data; registration sometimes needed for advanced features)[[4]](https://dataportals.org/catalog/capeverde_opendataforafrica)[[5]](https://www.re3data.org/repository/r3d100011929)

**Africa-specific API aggregator (covers Cabo Verde economic/labor indicators):**  
- Name: Africa API  
- URL: https://africa-api.com/ (Cabo Verde endpoints, e.g., youth unemployment, labor data)  
- API: Yes (REST API with 127+ indicators across African countries, including Cabo Verde)  
- Update frequency: Varies by source/indicator (pulls from ILO, World Bank, etc.; regular refreshes)  
- Auth required: Free API key (bearer token; account signup required)[[6]](https://africa-api.com/)[[7]](https://africa-api.com/data/cabo-verde/youth-unemployment)

**Government transparency portal (additional Cabo Verde data access):**  
- Name: Portal da Transparência (Government of Cabo Verde)  
- URL: https://portaltransparencia.gov.cv/dados  
- API: Yes (public data API pulling from official state systems)  
- Update frequency: Ongoing/as data published  
- Auth required: None (public API)[[8]](https://portaltransparencia.gov.cv/dados)

**Notes:**  
- No strong evidence of dedicated local/regional Cabo Verde news RSS APIs with structured data; general sources like AllAfrica or local outlets (e.g., RTC) may offer RSS but are not data-focused.  
- ILOSTAT and similar (already potentially overlapping with existing sources) provide Cabo Verde labor profiles via downloads.  
- All listed are non-inference/raw or semi-structured sources suitable for youth instability tracking (labor, economic indicators). Verify current status directly as portals evolve.