Latest news in Cabo Verde? September 10th, 2026

The most significant news concerning Cabo Verde revolves around the aftermath of a major national tragedy:

• National Mourning and Investigation into Deadly Fogo Bus Crash: The country declared national mourning following a catastrophic bus accident on Fogo Island on September 5, 2026. The bus, carrying secondary school students, plunged roughly 30 meters down a ravine between Chã das Caldeiras and Campanas de Cima in the municipality of São Filipe. The crash resulted in 25 deaths and 14 injuries, making it the deadliest vehicle accident in Cabo Verde’s history. Authorities and international partners continue investigations into vehicle safety and road conditions. Wikipedia+ 1
• Tourism and Aviation Activity: Recent economic indicators reported a strong recovery and expansion in the travel sector, marked by a 14.5% year-over-year increase in aircraft movements and rising passenger traffic across international hubs like Sal and Santiago. Cabo Verde
• National Team Preparations: Following their historic run to the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stages earlier this summer, the national football team (the Blue Sharks) is currently preparing for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures scheduled against Mali and Rwanda.