 Now to stories and other parts of Africa, the presidential election in Cape Verde began on Sunday with polling stations opening at 7am local time. According to the National Election Commission, a total of 398,864 voters, including 342,777 registered on the national territory and 56,087 abroad, were invited to go to the 1,294 polling stations throughout the country and abroad. Candidates stand out, including Carlos Viega and Jose Maria Neves. Among the seven seeking a five-year term as president of the Cape Verdean Republic, Jose Maria Neves, who served as the prime minister from 2001 to 2016, was the first to present his candidacy supported by the African Independence Party of Cape Verde.