The following lists events that happened during 1999 in Cape Verde.

Incumbents President: António Mascarenhas Monteiro Prime Minister: Carlos Veiga

Events National Library of Cape Verde first opened in Praia July: Banco Inter-Atlântico opened its headquarters in Praia 7 August: A domestic TACV Flight 5002 from São Pedro Airport to Agostinho Neto Airport crashed into a mountain on Santo Antão island, killing the 16 passengers and 2 crew members on board.

Arts and entertainment May 25: Cesária Évora's seventh album Café Atlantico released

Sports GD Amarantes won the Cape Verdean Football Championship

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