AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTragedy on Fogo Island: A bus crash on Cabo Verde’s island of Fogo killed at least 25 people, mostly children and teenagers, after the vehicle plunged about 30 metres into a ravine while returning from an excursion in the Pico do Fogo crater area; the driver was also among the dead and several others were injured, with authorities investigating the cause. National mourning and support: Cabo Verde declared two days of national mourning, with flags at half-mast and public events cancelled; President José Maria Neves and Prime Minister Francisco Carvalho travelled to Fogo, a crisis response team was set up, and medical and psychological support is being mobilized. Regional diplomacy: Nigeria and Cabo Verde held talks to deepen cooperation on direct air links, migration, tourism and transport frameworks, including discussions tied to AfCFTA and technical cooperation. Global spotlight: Cabo Verde was listed among countries supporting a UN resolution establishing 27 November as an International Day to Eliminate Child, Early and Forced Marriage.
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