Latest news in Cabo Verde? September 12th, 2026

The main recent developments in Cabo Verde leading up to September 12, 2026, include:

• Tragic Bus Crash on Fogo Island: The country has been dealing with the aftermath of a major road disaster that occurred on the night of September 5, 2026. A bus carrying students and young passengers returning from an excursion to Chã das Caldeiras plunged roughly 30 meters down a ravine on Fogo Island. The crash claimed at least 25 lives and injured 14 others, marking the deadliest transportation accident in the archipelago’s history. In response, the government declared two days of national mourning, and medical teams were deployed from Praia to assist regional hospital services. Investigations into the technical causes of the crash remain ongoing.
• Economic and Tourism Growth: On September 11, 2026, the National Statistics Institute (INE) reported that Cabo Verde’s hotels welcomed approximately 277,000 guests in the second quarter of 2026a 9% increase compared to the same period in 2025. International visitors dominated the figures, led by travelers from the United Kingdom, with Sal (62%) and Boa Vista (18%) remaining the primary tourist destinations.
• National Sports Preparations: The Cabo Verde national football team is finalizing preparations for their upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches scheduled for late September against Mali and Rwanda.