Ambassador O'Neal Presents Credentials to President JCF
Ambassador Adrienne O'Neal presented her credential letters to Cape Verdean President Jorge Carlos Fonseca on Friday, December 9th.
Chargé d’Affaires Garland observes 9/11
Chargé Gregory Garland during the observance of the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. US Embassy Praia commemorated the event with a simple ceremony attended by members of civil society and government officials.
PAO Marquez at the Ponta D'Agua Elementary School
PAO Rebecca Marquez attended a dedication ceremony for the completion of a Self-Help Project, which helped the school construct bathroom facilities to benefit 900 primary school children at the Ponta D'Agua Elementary School.
Robert Dahlke promotes the 2013 DV Lottery
Chief Consular Officer, Robert Dahlke conducted a presentation at the University of Cape Verde to promote the 2013 Diversity Visa Lottery. The primary objective was to inform the student body and the general public about the 2013 U.S. Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery season and encouraged Cape Verdeans to participate.
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U.S. Embassy Praia Recognizes the Legacy of Cesaria Evora
The U.S. Embassy in Praia extends its heartfelt condolences to the people of Cape Verde on the recent and sudden death of Cape Verdean music legend, Cesaria Evora on December 17, 2012. Cesaria Evora was the cultural face of Cape Verde. She introduced many Americans to her island nation home through her soulful morna and coladeira music, so intrinsic to Cape Verdean culture. Her music will continue to be a connection between Cape Verde and the world. She will be greatly missed.
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Embassy Priorities
Cape Verde is one of Africa's success stories and is an important partner of the United States. In addition to the overriding goal of protecting and safeguarding the welfare of American Citizens, the U.S. Embassy has an action plan built around primary interests in strengthening security, economic development, and democracy. Learn more here!
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In an emergency involving American Citizens, a representative of the U.S. Embassy in Praia can be reached 24 hours a day. Please call (+238) 260-8900 for more information.










