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Cape Verde Lawsuit Grows as Eighth Brit Dies and Over 1,500 Fall Ill in Holiday Outbreak

A legal case expands as an eighth British tourist dies from a Shigella outbreak in Cape Verde, raising concerns about hygiene standards at resorts.

International Business Times UK

Fans and players from five African World Cup countries face $15,000 bond to enter US

The US state department will expand the program on 2 April, which will require bonds from Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Tunisia, and Cape Verde travelers

The Guardian - US

Warning issued over rising cases of shigella at popular tourist hotspot

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Should I be concerned about shigella in Cape Verde? What you need to know as cases rise causing diarrhoea and fever

Exclusive: Recent reports of shigella outbreaks on the islands off the coast of West Africa have caused alarm among holidaymakers – but how worried do we really need to be? These are the facts and figures, as well as expert advice

The Independent UK

Warning over travel to Cape Verde after dozens of Britons contract stomach bugs

The UK Health Security Agency said it has identified cases of shigella and salmonella linked to travel to the winter sun destination.

Evening Standard

Travel warning as 155 stomach bug cases linked to winter sun destination

The UK Health Security Agency urges travellers to take ‘a few simple precautions’ to avoid falling ill

The Independent UK

What travellers need to know about Shigella: Doctor’s advice following cases in Cape Verde

Expert advice from a travel doctor after gastric illness reports in Cape Verde

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Families of four Brits who died after Cape Verde stomach bugs pursue legal action

Elena Walsh, 64, Mark Ashley, 55, Karen Pooley, 64, and a 56-year-old man all died last year in separate incidents after visiting Cape Verde

The Independent UK

Four Britons died within months after Cape Verde stomach bugs, law firm says

Elena Walsh, 64, Mark Ashley, 55, Karen Pooley, 64, and a 56-year-old man all died last year in separate incidents.

Evening Standard

I have found the very best hotels in Cape Verde for a luxury stay

Escape to these Atlantic Ocean islands off the west coast of Africa and stay at one of these low-key luxury resorts

The Independent UK

Best hotels in Cape Verde, from eco-lodges up in the mountains to beachfront boutiques

From eco-lodges and guesthouses to beachside resorts and boutique hotels, there’s a variety of places you can stay in Cape Verde

The Independent UK

10 best adults-only hotels in Cape Verde, from all-inclusive stays to beachfront digs

From mountain eco-lodges to beachfront boutiques, here are the 10 best hotels for adults-only holidays in Cape Verde

The Independent UK

2026 World Cup groups announced by FIFA in ceremony in Washington

A record 48 teams will take part next year with Cape Verde, Jordan, Uzbekistan and Curaçao all appearing in football's premier event for the first time.

Euronews

A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday's draw

The World Cup draw takes place Friday, featuring four debuting teams: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan

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The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2026 draw: worst-case scenarios for England, Scotland, USA and Australia

Before Friday’s event we also examine a possible overall group of death and where geopolitics could meet football

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Cape Verde World Cup 2026 squad: Bubista's final 26-man selection

The Cape Verde World Cup 2026 squad have made history as the nation's first ever to qualify for the tournament

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Mohamed Salah will miss Egypt’s next match as national team statement alerts Liverpool fans to the reason

Salah won’t be involved when Egypt play Cape Verde on Monday

The Guardian - UK

Cape Verde’s double celebration and coaching turmoil for South Africa: Wafcon storylines

Banyana Banyana squeeze through but assistant Thinasonke Mbuli insists they must learn from countries such as Malawi

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International Business Times

Cape Verde Captain Getting To Grips With 'Dream' World Cup Qualification

Ryan Mendes is not even a household name in Turkey, where he plays for second division Igdir, but next summer, football fans around the world will be well aware of both him and his team.

International Business Times UK

British Mum Dies on £5K 'Trip of a Lifetime' — What Really Happened, and Was Hotel Hygiene to Blame?

A British mother died suddenly during a luxury Cape Verde holiday, prompting investigations into hotel hygiene and medical care at the five-star resort.

The Guardian - UK

Sports quiz of the week: World Cup heroics, shock defeats and sumo

Have you been following the news in football, darts, tennis, rugby, sumo wrestling, snooker, cycling and the NFL?

Radio France Internationale

Cape Verde add new line to list of old names from Africa at 48-team World Cup

Of the nine nations definitely heading to next year's World Cup from the African confederation, only Cape Verde will be sending a squad to the competition for the first time.

The Independent UK

Roberto Lopes savours week to remember after reaching World Cup with Cape Verde

The defender will celebrate his 34th birthday during next summer’s tournament.

The Guardian - UK

‘A defining moment of our nation’: Cape Verde goes wild to celebrate historic World Cup spot

By blending diaspora players with homegrown talent the island nation of fewer than 600,000 people has qualified for 2026 tournament

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Who is Roberto 'Pico' Lopes? Incredible story of Irish Cape Verde international whose bizarre call-up led to World Cup glory

Roberto 'Pico' Lopes has played his part in helping African nation Cape Verde qualify for their first-ever FIFA World Cup

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