Amadeu Cruz

Amadeu Cruz is the Minister of Education in Cape Verde, known for advocating the official recognition of Cabo Verdean Creole. In a recent interview, he emphasized the importance of establishing a solid foundation for the language's formalization, stating that the training of the first cohort of Cabo Verdean language teachers will take at least ten years. He highlighted the need for pragmatic approaches to education, balancing the promotion of both Cabo Verdean Creole and Portuguese, while also addressing the historical and cultural significance of the Cabo Verdean language in the country.

Global Media Ratings

Dominance

0.00%

Persistence

0 wks

Reach

1,491

Power

Sentiment

8.00

Countries Mentioned

Country	Mentions	Sentiment	Dominance	+ Persistence	x Population	= Reach	x GDP (millions)	= Power
Cabo Verde	1	8.00	0.27%	+0%	555,987	1,491	$2,100	6$
Totals	1				555,987	1,491	$2,100	6$

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Recent Mentions

Cabo Verde: Amadeu Cruz is the Minister of Education who confirmed the arrival of school manuals. 8

Luis Miguel Martins

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: Parte dos manuais escolares do 11.º ano já estão no país e distribuição começa em breve

Cabo Verde: Amadeu Cruz announced that the 11th-grade textbooks are now available in digital format. 8

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: Manuais do 11.º ano já disponíveis em versão digital e os do 12.º chegam até final do primeiro trimestre

Cabo Verde: Amadeu Cruz is the Minister of Education who will participate in the upcoming parliamentary debate. 5

Joao Melo Fernando Martins Ivanildo Carvalho Jailson Martins Lavia Moreira Miriam Helena

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: Cabo-verdianos queixam-se de afastamento entre debates parlamentares e problemas reais

Cabo Verde: Amadeu Cruz is the Minister of Education who will be debated by the deputies regarding educational issues. 5

Dora Pires Jose Luis Sa Nogueira

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: UCID quer urgência na recuperação de escolas afectadas pela tempestade Erin

Cabo Verde: Amadeu Cruz, the Minister of Education, recognized the important role of teachers in the intellectual and social development of students. 9

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: Ministro da Educação reconhece “distinto” papel dos docentes e promete mais motivação

Cabo Verde: Amadeu Cruz is the Minister of Education involved in the parliamentary debate. 7

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: Primeira sessão plenária de Outubro arranca no dia 8 com debate com ministro da Educação

Cabo Verde: Amadeu Cruz is the Minister of Education in Cape Verde, highlighting the progress in the educational reforms. 8

Pedro Pires Jorge Carlos Fonseca Jose Luiz Tavares

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: “Resultados mostram que estamos no caminho certo, mas temos de ter métricas de comparabilidade”

Cabo Verde: Amadeu Cruz is the Minister of Education who announced the suspension of the distribution of the manual for Língua e Cultura Cabo-verdiana. 7

Eleuterio Afonso

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: Manual de LCCV suspenso após parecer da PGR

Cabo Verde: Amadeu Cruz is the Minister of Education in Cabo Verde, discussing the implementation of educational reforms. 8

Adriana Carvalho Ildo Carvalho Eduardo Cardoso Luis Carlos Silva Benfeito Mosso Ramos Olavo Freire

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: Edição 1242

Cabo Verde: Amadeu Cruz, the Minister of Education, called for the unity of all Cape Verdean society for the success of the 2025/2026 school year. 8

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: “A educação é responsabilidade do Estado, mas um compromisso de todos” – ministro