Fogo Island Tragedy: Cabo Verde is in mourning after a bus crash on Fogo left at least 25 people dead, most of them children and teenagers, with 14 injured; the bus reportedly plunged about 30 meters into a ravine while returning from an excursion inside the Pico do Fogo crater, and authorities are investigating the cause. National Mourning & Response: The government declared two days of national mourning, with flags at half-mast and public events canceled, while Prime Minister Francisco Carvalho said a crisis team and a 16-member medical unit were sent to reinforce care and possible evacuations are being considered. International Condolences: The UAE expressed solidarity with Cabo Verde and condolences to victims’ families, and Angola’s president also sent condolences to Cabo Verde’s leadership and people. Child Marriage Push: At the UN, a resolution backed by Cabo Verde helped set 27 November as an International Day to eliminate child, early and forced marriage. US Green Card Lottery: The US published DV-2026 selectee data showing Cabo Verde among African countries with registered prospective applicants (35), while Nigeria is again excluded. Regional Cooperation: Nigeria and Cabo Verde discussed expanding direct air links, tourism, migration cooperation and transport frameworks.