SANTA MARIA, Cape Verde — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is wrapping up an 11-day tour of Africa in Cape Verde, praising the island nation for democratic reforms and sound financial policy.
U.S. officials say Cape Verde could serve as a model for other African nations as it has held numerous free and fair elections and has taken measures to ensure accountability and transparency in government.
Cape Verde, a former Portuguese colony off the coast of West Africa, is the last stop on Clinton’s seven-nation trip that began in Kenya last week. She has also visited South Africa, Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria and Liberia.
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