National Mourning After Fogo Bus Crash: Cabo Verde declared two days of official mourning after a bus plunged into a ravine on Fogo Island, killing at least 25 people—mostly children and teenagers—and injuring 14; flags will fly at half-mast, public events are cancelled, and a crisis team plus a 16-member medical unit has been sent to support local care while authorities investigate the causes. Diplomatic Solidarity: The UAE’s foreign ministry expressed condolences and wished a speedy recovery to the injured, joining other international messages of support following the tragedy. Cultural Memory and Tarrafal: President José Maria Neves backed a technical and museum-focused dialogue to include the memory of Tarrafal prisoners (1974–1975) in the Resistance Museum’s founding document, committing to review the proposal with Cabo Verde’s culture bodies and UNESCO advisory specialists. Football Spotlight: Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has been named among the Ballon d’Or Yashin Trophy nominees, marking a first for the country at the ceremony. Diaspora and Cabral March: Portugal’s African diaspora is set to hold the third “Marcha Cabral” in Lisbon, inspired by Cabo Verde’s marches and tied to Amílcar Cabral’s legacy.