O-Score proof

Cape Verde, one of Africa’s calmest democracies, kicks off its presidential race

10O-Score10 · Fully overlooked0 of 13 major U.S. outlets as of Nov 2 · See proof →

The math

Outlets checked: 13 major U.S. national outlets.
Confirmed reports of this story: 0.
0 found → O-Score 10 (Fully overlooked). Higher means more overlooked.

Score	Meaning	Major U.S. outlets that covered it
10	Fully overlooked ← this story	0 of 13 outlets
8	Barely covered	1 outlet
6, 5	Lightly covered	2 outlets (6) · 3 outlets (5)
4, 3	Covered	4 outlets (4) · 5 outlets (3)
2, 1, 0	Widely covered	6–7 outlets (2) · 8–10 outlets (1) · 11–13 outlets (0)

Provisional: AP, Reuters and CBS News block direct site search, and the other 10 outlets’ site search only loads in a live browser, so all 13 were checked through Google News and Bing News instead. Those checks were complete for every outlet.

Checked Nov 2, 2026, 10:24 AM ET · coverage window: 2026-10-25 to 2026-11-03 (9 days, built around this story’s publish date of 2026-11-01). Scored after publication.

Every outlet

Outlet	Result	Searches run
AP apnews.com	Not found	google-news: "Cape Verde presidential election site:apnews.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Cape Verde presidential election site:apnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Cabo Verde presidential campaign site:apnews.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Cabo Verde presidential campaign site:apnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Ulisses Correia e Silva president site:apnews.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Ulisses Correia e Silva president site:apnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story South Africa chooses Durban as its preferred city to host 2036 or 2040 Olympics - AP News Bulgarian incumbent president faces pro-Western reformist in runoff on Sunday Lula mobilized millions to win Brazil’s election, while Bolsonaro contests loss and Trump cries foul 2026 election results Lula’s win in Brazil bucks a regional shift to the right and denies Trump a powerful ally Own site search: HTTP 403 (could not use)
Reuters reuters.com	Not found	google-news: "Cape Verde presidential election site:reuters.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Cape Verde presidential election site:reuters.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Cabo Verde presidential campaign site:reuters.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Cabo Verde presidential campaign site:reuters.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Ulisses Correia e Silva president site:reuters.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Ulisses Correia e Silva president site:reuters.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) 3 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Honeymooners turn accidental Olympic ambassadors 2026 Midterm Elections Trump says Brazil election looked 'rigged,' defeated Bolsonaro's party recognizes Lula win Own site search: HTTP 401 (could not use)
The New York Times nytimes.com	Not found	google-news: "Cape Verde presidential election site:nytimes.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Cape Verde presidential election site:nytimes.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Cabo Verde presidential campaign site:nytimes.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Cabo Verde presidential campaign site:nytimes.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Ulisses Correia e Silva president site:nytimes.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Ulisses Correia e Silva president site:nytimes.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) 7 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story How IShowSpeed Became the Most Influential Streamer in the World - The New York Times How IShowSpeed Became the Most Influential Streamer in the World 2026 Midterm Elections Brazilian Markets Convulse After Unexpected Election Result What to Know About Brazil’s Election and Flávio Bolsonaro’s Departure This Is Bigger Than Brazil The Best E-Reader Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
The Washington Post washingtonpost.com	Not found	google-news: "Cape Verde presidential election site:washingtonpost.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Cape Verde presidential election site:washingtonpost.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Cabo Verde presidential campaign site:washingtonpost.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Cabo Verde presidential campaign site:washingtonpost.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Ulisses Correia e Silva president site:washingtonpost.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Ulisses Correia e Silva president site:washingtonpost.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) 2 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Netanyahu, with Trump’s backing, could lose election and still lead a divided Israel 21 days: Inside Lula’s race to resurrect his campaign — and go viral Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
The Wall Street Journal wsj.com	Not found	google-news: "Cape Verde presidential election site:wsj.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Cape Verde presidential election site:wsj.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Cabo Verde presidential campaign site:wsj.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Cabo Verde presidential campaign site:wsj.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Ulisses Correia e Silva president site:wsj.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Ulisses Correia e Silva president site:wsj.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) 1 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Lula Wins Fourth Term in Brazil Election Upset Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
CNN cnn.com	Not found	google-news: "Cape Verde presidential election site:cnn.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Cape Verde presidential election site:cnn.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Cabo Verde presidential campaign site:cnn.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Cabo Verde presidential campaign site:cnn.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Ulisses Correia e Silva president site:cnn.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Ulisses Correia e Silva president site:cnn.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) 4 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Flávio Bolsonaro says he will lead Brazil’s opposition in exile, after landing in US following election defeat - CNN A Texas split screen: Trump and Talarico campaign two miles apart in dueling rallies Elections 2026 How Lula beat Bolsonaro, broke records and halted the region’s right-wing wave Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
Fox News foxnews.com	Not found	google-news: "Cape Verde presidential election site:foxnews.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Cape Verde presidential election site:foxnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Cabo Verde presidential campaign site:foxnews.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Cabo Verde presidential campaign site:foxnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Ulisses Correia e Silva president site:foxnews.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Ulisses Correia e Silva president site:foxnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Conservative wave hits roadblock in Brazil as Lula holds off Bolsonaro challenge 2024 Senate Race Results 2024 House Race Results Nicki Minaj pledges to support Donald Trump again during Michigan Republican campaign rally Bolsonaro declares himself 'leader' of Brazil after fleeing country, arriving in Miami Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
NBC News nbcnews.com	Not found	google-news: "Cape Verde presidential election site:nbcnews.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Cape Verde presidential election site:nbcnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Cabo Verde presidential campaign site:nbcnews.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Cabo Verde presidential campaign site:nbcnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Ulisses Correia e Silva president site:nbcnews.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Ulisses Correia e Silva president site:nbcnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) 6 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story 2026 Michigan Elections 2026 Alaska Elections 2026 Ohio Elections 2026 California Elections 2026 Texas Elections 2026 North Carolina Elections Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
CBS News cbsnews.com	Not found	google-news: "Cape Verde presidential election site:cbsnews.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Cape Verde presidential election site:cbsnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Cabo Verde presidential campaign site:cbsnews.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Cabo Verde presidential campaign site:cbsnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Ulisses Correia e Silva president site:cbsnews.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Ulisses Correia e Silva president site:cbsnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) 4 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Michigan Democratic rift spills into public view and more updates on midterm campaign final push CBS News poll finds Democrats still boosted by voters' economic concerns, but many don't think either party has a plan Lula wins 4th term as Brazil's president, beating Flávio Bolsonaro in runoff, but Bolsonaro rejects results Lula wins 4th term as Brazil's president Own site search: HTTP 406 (could not use)
ABC News abcnews.go.com	Not found	google-news: "Cape Verde presidential election site:abcnews.go.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Cape Verde presidential election site:abcnews.go.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Cabo Verde presidential campaign site:abcnews.go.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Cabo Verde presidential campaign site:abcnews.go.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Ulisses Correia e Silva president site:abcnews.go.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Ulisses Correia e Silva president site:abcnews.go.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
NPR npr.org	Not found	google-news: "Cape Verde presidential election site:npr.org after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Cape Verde presidential election site:npr.org" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Cabo Verde presidential campaign site:npr.org after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Cabo Verde presidential campaign site:npr.org" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Ulisses Correia e Silva president site:npr.org after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Ulisses Correia e Silva president site:npr.org" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) 3 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story All Things Considered - NPR Brazil's left-wing President Lula elected for fourth term Elections Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
USA Today usatoday.com	Not found	google-news: "Cape Verde presidential election site:usatoday.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Cape Verde presidential election site:usatoday.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Cabo Verde presidential campaign site:usatoday.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Cabo Verde presidential campaign site:usatoday.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Ulisses Correia e Silva president site:usatoday.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Ulisses Correia e Silva president site:usatoday.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) 2 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story President Trump returns to Ohio for midterm rally Lula wins historic fourth term in Brazil, denying Trump a close ally Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
Bloomberg bloomberg.com	Not found	google-news: "Cape Verde presidential election site:bloomberg.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Cape Verde presidential election site:bloomberg.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Cabo Verde presidential campaign site:bloomberg.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Cabo Verde presidential campaign site:bloomberg.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Ulisses Correia e Silva president site:bloomberg.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Ulisses Correia e Silva president site:bloomberg.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) 1 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story US Maps Path for Venezuela to Hold Fresh Presidential Election Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)

Search terms

“Cape Verde presidential election”, “Cabo Verde presidential campaign”, “Ulisses Correia e Silva president”

Method

Back-scored after publication: coverage window 2026-10-25 to 2026-11-03, built around the story’s publish date (2026-11-01), 7 days before to 21 days after (or to the check date)
google-news site: search with after:/before: dates (3 term variants)
bing-news site: search, results filtered to the window (3 term variants)
Google News wire search (terms + “Reuters” / “Associated Press”) to catch wire copies; only articles on each outlet’s own site count
editor read of every candidate headline; each counted match was opened, or the block recorded

A match counts only if the outlet’s own article is about this story, not a passing mention. “Not found” means not found by these methods; search engines index only part of each site. Scores are rechecked at 24 hours, 3 days, 7 days and 30 days.