1999 in Cape Verde
# 1999 in Cape Verde

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
