Janine Lélis
Janine Lélis is the Minister of Defense of Cabo Verde, actively engaged in enhancing her country's international security cooperation. Recently, she announced that Cabo Verde is set to receive a technical team from the European Union to assess the nation's intention to access the European Peace Facility (EPF), a funding mechanism established to support military and defense actions aimed at preventing conflicts and reinforcing international stability. Lélis's diplomatic efforts underscore her commitment to improving maritime surveillance and security in Cabo Verde, which is crucial given the archipelago's extensive Exclusive Economic Zone.
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Janine Lélis is the Minister of State and National Defense who delegated powers to the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces.
Governo autoriza 24 mil contos para reparação urgente do navio-patrulha “Guardião”
Cabo Verde· 2026-02-14
Janine Lélis is the Ministra de Estado e da Defesa Nacional who expressed confidence in the new leadership.
Empossados novo Comandante da Guarda Nacional e novo Presidente da Fundação Social das Forças ArmadasCabo Verde· 2026-02-13
Janine Lélis is the Minister of State and National Defense who presides over the Organizing Committee for the commemorations.
13 de Janeiro, Dia da Liberdade e da Democracia Inauguração de monumento, conferências e festival culturalCabo Verde· 2026-01-11
Janine Lélis alerted to the need to respect the agreements made at the Conference of Representatives.
Assembleia Nacional chumba Ordem do DiaCabo Verde· 2025-12-17
Janine Lélis congratulated Jassira Monteiro and emphasized the ongoing fight for women's affirmation in society.
Jassira Monteiro é a nova presidente da Associação das Mulheres DemocratasCabo Verde· 2025-11-30
Janine Lélis announced the strategic investment in digital transformation and administrative modernization of municipalities.
Governo investe 125 mil contos na modernização digital dos municípios para reforçar descentralizaçãoCabo Verde· 2025-11-11
Janine Lélis is the Minister of Defense of Cabo Verde and emphasizes the importance of maritime security.
Cabo Verde com novos meios para enfrentar “tempos de muitos desafios” no domínio da segurança marítimaCabo Verde· 2025-11-09
Janine Lélis emphasized the importance of the moment for national and regional maritime security.
Guarda Costeira com novas embarcações no âmbito do projecto SWAMSCabo Verde· 2025-11-05
Janine Lélis is the Minister of Defense who presented the new rank to Manuel António Semedo.
Contra-almirante Manuel Semedo assume comando das Forças ArmadasCabo Verde· 2025-11-01
Janine Lélis clarified that the King Air 360 ER aircraft operates within a military context and is not subject to civil aviation jurisdiction.
Governo esclarece que o incidente com o King Air 360 ER ocorreu em contexto militar e que a aeronave não está sob jurisdição da aviação civilCabo Verde· 2025-10-30Janine Lélis states that the discussion of the new law proposals aims to achieve a better formulation of the law for elected officials.
ANMCV defende garantias legais de estabilidade para os Eleitos MunicipaisCabo Verde· 2025-09-22
Janine Lélis expressed deep sorrow for the human losses and damages caused by the torrential rains in São Vicente.
CNO-50 manifesta pesar às famílias afectadas pelas chuvas torrenciais na ilha de São VicenteCabo Verde· 2025-08-13Janine Lélis is the Minister of National Defense who launched a campaign to revitalize the Military Service Obligation.
Forças Armadas procuram novo papel junto da juventudeCabo Verde· 2025-07-12
Janine Lélis recognized the existence of crisis situations in the transport sector during a speech in Parliament.
Governo reconhece situações de crise nos transportesCabo Verde· 2025-07-09Janine Lélis is the Minister of State and Minister of Defense who announced the campaign to attract young people to military service.
Ministério da Defesa lança campanha “Alista-te e Forma-te para a Vida” para atrair jovens ao serviço militarCabo Verde· 2025-07-03Janine Lélis announced a new monthly subsidy for military recruits as a fair compensation for mandatory military service.
Recrutas vão receber 9.500 escudos e segundo-cabos até 19 mil por mês, a partir de 2026Cabo Verde· 2025-07-03Janine Lélis announced the approval of the PCFR for medical and nursing staff.
Conselho de ministros aprova PCFR do pessoal médico e de enfermagemCabo Verde· 2025-06-13Janine Lélis highlighted the strengthening of trust and cooperation among CPLP countries in the area of defense during her speech.
Cabo Verde quer maior cooperação na área da Defesa no seio da CPLPCabo Verde· 2025-06-03
Janine Lélis is the Minister of National Defense who assured that the King Air aircraft is certified and operational for medical evacuation missions.
Governo assegura que trâmites legais foram cumpridos e que tripulação da King Air está devidamente preparadaCabo Verde· 2025-05-09Janine Lélis revealed that the Government is committed to resolving the municipalities' debts to the State and the National Institute of Social Security.
Governo e municípios unem esforços para resolver dívidas e regularizar vínculos precáriosCabo Verde· 2025-04-28
Janine Lélis confirmed in parliament the death of five newborns due to complications related to premature births.
Mães que perderam bebés queixam-se do silêncio das autoridadesCabo Verde· 2025-04-28
Janine Lélis expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis.
Parlamento aprova voto de pesar pelo falecimento do Papa FranciscoCabo Verde· 2025-04-24
Janine Lélis is the Minister of State and the Presidency of the Council of Ministers and Parliamentary Affairs in Cape Verde.
Governo aposta em habitação acessível, mobilidade marítima e valorização da democraciaCabo Verde· 2025-04-13Janine Lélis is the Minister of Defense who discussed the importance of the new aircraft for maritime security in Cabo Verde.
“Novo avião da Guarda Costeira vai ser vital para a segurança marítima em Cabo Verde”Cabo Verde· 2025-04-11Janine Lélis highlighted the importance of the new Coast Guard aircraft for maritime security and sovereignty.
Avião da Guarda Costeira já está em Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2025-04-11
Janine Lélis announced the arrival of a new aircraft for the Coast Guard during a press conference.
Nova aeronave da Guarda Costeira chega a Cabo Verde nesta sexta-feiraCabo Verde· 2025-04-10Janine Lélis announced the acquisition of a new Roll On Roll Off ship to enhance inter-island maritime transport.
Governo anuncia construção de novo navio para reforçar transporte marítimo interilhasCabo Verde· 2025-04-09Janine Lélis is the Minister of Defense who highlights the arrival of a new Coast Guard aircraft and its significance for maritime security in Cabo Verde.
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Janine Lélis highlighted that this unit reflects the State and Armed Forces' concern for ensuring health conditions and military service.
Novo centro de saúde militar da Terceira Região reforça confiança no serviço militarCabo Verde· 2025-03-22
Janine Lélis confirmed in parliament the death of five newborns in February and emphasized the need to strengthen prevention strategies.
Mães exigem investigação após morte de bebés prematuros no Hospital Agostinho NetoCabo Verde· 2025-03-21