The following lists events that happened during 2001 in Cape Verde.

Incumbents President: António Mascarenhas Monteiro Pedro Pires Prime Minister: Gualberto do Rosário José Maria Neves

Events Jean Piaget University of Cape Verde established in Praia January 14: Cape Verdean parliamentary election took place February 1: José Maria Neves becomes Prime Minister of Cape Verde February 11-26: Cape Verdean presidential election took place March 22: Pedro Pires becomes President of Cape Verde

Arts and entertainment Vasco Martins' fourth symphony titled Buda Dharma (Budda Dharma) was completed June 5: Cesária Évora's album São Vicente di Longe' released

Sports Onze Unidos won the Cape Verdean Football Championship

Deaths Orlando Pantera (b. 1967)

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