Latest news in Cabo Verde? September 7th, 2026

The most prominent news in Cabo Verde as of September 7, 2026, centers on national mourning following a catastrophic traffic accident on Fogo Island.Tragic Bus Crash on Fogo Island

• The Incident: On the night of September 5, a passenger bus carrying students and young people plunged roughly 30 meters into a ravine along the mountainous Campanas road while returning from an excursion to the volcanic caldera of Chã das Caldeiras toward São Filipe. Wikipedia
• Casualties: At least 25 people lost their livesthe vast majority of whom were children and teenagersalong with the bus driver. Over a dozen passengers sustained injuries, several of them severe. Xtrafrica+ 1
• National Response: President José Maria Neves declared the accident a major catastrophe and ordered a full investigation into the cause. The government and local municipalities announced official days of mourning, canceling local festivities as medical reinforcements were dispatched to support São Francisco de Assis Regional Hospital. The Standard (HK)+ 1

Other Recent Developments

• Economy: The World Bank’s recent 2026 economic update highlighted Cabo Verde’s steady recovery, marked by tourism growth and improved fiscal balance, though it emphasized the need to lower costs and strengthen maritime and air transport between the islands. World Bank
• Sports: Cabo Verde’s national football team is finalizing preparations for its upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification matches scheduled for late September against Mali and Rwanda.