Cape Verde – Death of former President Antonio Mascarenhas Monteiro (September 16, 2016)
France was saddened to learn of the death of former President of Cape Verde Antonio Mascarenhas Monteiro on September 16.
It extends its condolences to his family as well as the people of Cape Verde.
He was the first president to be elected by popular vote in 1991 and successfully ensured his country’s transition toward democracy during his terms in office.