Abílio Duarte
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Abílio Augusto Monteiro Duarte (16 February 1931 – 20 August 1996) was a Cape Verde
an nationalist and early political leader in the independence era.
Born in Praia
, Duarte was the first foreign minister
of newly independent Cape Verde from 1975-1981. He was also President of the People's National Assembly.
Cape Verde
The Republic of Cape Verde is an island country, spanning an archipelago of 10 islands located in the central Atlantic Ocean, 570 kilometres off the coast of Western Africa...
an nationalist and early political leader in the independence era.
Born in Praia
Praia
Praia , is the capital and largest city of Cape Verde, an island nation in the Atlantic Ocean west of Senegal. It lies on the southern coast of Santiago island in the Sotavento Islands group. It is the island's ferry port and is home to one of the nation’s four international airports...
, Duarte was the first foreign minister
Foreign minister
A Minister of Foreign Affairs, or foreign minister, is a cabinet minister who helps form the foreign policy of a sovereign state. The foreign minister is often regarded as the most senior ministerial position below that of the head of government . It is often granted to the deputy prime minister in...
of newly independent Cape Verde from 1975-1981. He was also President of the People's National Assembly.