1999 in Cape Verde
List of events
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See also: | Other events of 1999 Timeline of Cabo Verdean history |
The following lists events that happened during 1999 in Cape Verde.
Incumbents
- President: António Mascarenhas Monteiro
- Prime Minister: Carlos Veiga
Events
- National Library of Cape Verde first opened in Praia
- July: Banco Inter-Atlântico opened its headquarters in Praia
- 7 August: A domestic TACV Flight 5002 from São Pedro Airport to Agostinho Neto Airport crashed into a mountain on Santo Antão island, killing the 16 passengers and 2 crew members on board.[1]
Arts and entertainment
- May 25: Cesária Évora's seventh album Café Atlantico released
Sports
- GD Amarantes won the Cape Verdean Football Championship[2]