Joana Rosa, a candidate for the presidency of Cabo Verde, has embarked on a four-day visit to Portugal to engage with the Cabo Verdean diaspora community. Her trip, which began on September 26, 2026, is part of her "Ouvir Cabo Verde" initiative, aimed at gathering experiences, concerns, and perspectives on the future of Cabo Verde from various sectors of Cabo Verdean society, both within and outside the country.
During her visit, Rosa is scheduled to meet with various Cabo Verdean associations, local communities, students, and other structures linked to the diaspora. Her agenda includes a meeting with the Batucadeiras de Lisboa, a cultural group, on the evening of September 26 at the Bairro das Olaias. On September 27, she will visit the Associação Cabo-verdiana de Seixal and participate in a mass at the Quinta da Princesa with Cardinal D. Américo Aguiar.
Rosa's program on September 28 includes visits to several organizations. She will start the day with a visit to the Academia Jorge Pina, followed by a meeting at the Associação Maense in Lisbon. In the afternoon, she will participate in a lunch at the Associação Tony Fox and later visit the Sala de Estudo da Associação Pombal XXI in Oeiras.
The candidate's agenda also includes a meeting with the União dos Estudantes Cabo-verdianos em Lisboa on September 29. This meeting will mark the conclusion of her visit to the Cabo Verdean community in Portugal. Through these interactions, Rosa aims to gather valuable insights that will inform her vision for the future of Cabo Verde.
The "Ouvir Cabo Verde" initiative is a key component of Rosa's campaign, reflecting her commitment to listening to and understanding the needs and aspirations of Cabo Verdeans both at home and abroad. By engaging with the diaspora community in Portugal, Rosa seeks to ensure that their voices are heard and their contributions are considered in her plans for the country.
The visit comes ahead of the 2026 presidential elections, in which Rosa is a candidate. Her campaign has focused on building a broad base of support across different sectors of society. The engagement with the diaspora community is seen as crucial in this effort, given the significant role that Cabo Verdeans abroad play in the country's development.
Rosa's trip to Portugal underscores the importance of the diaspora community in shaping the future of Cabo Verde. With a significant number of Cabo Verdeans living abroad, their input and participation in the country's development are considered vital. The "Ouvir Cabo Verde" initiative is a step in this direction, aiming to foster a more inclusive and participatory approach to governance.
Key points
- Joana Rosa's visit to Portugal is part of her "Ouvir Cabo Verde" initiative to engage with the Cabo Verdean diaspora and gather their perspectives on the country's future.
