Cape Verde radiation levels within safe limits
ARME reports non-ionizing radiation from radiofrequency stations in Praia poses no public health danger.
The multi-sector economic regulator ARME has confirmed that non-ionizing radiation (RNI) levels in Cape Verde's capital, Praia, are within internationally recommended limits. A monitoring campaign across 77 points in the city during 2026 found exposure levels from radiofrequency stations to be safe for public health.
ARME's report states that all 77 measured locations in Praia met the exposure limits, which range from 28 V/m to 61 V/m depending on frequency, with most sites showing values significantly below these thresholds. The agency also monitored other islands, with results expected later this year.
This initiative, part of ARME's role in managing the radioelectric spectrum, aims to track population exposure from radiofrequency stations used for mobile communications, radio, and television. The findings align with guidelines from the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
Why it mattersResidents of Praia are assured that radiation from common communication technologies does not pose a health risk.