AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRoad Safety & Tourism Impact: Cape Verde has declared two days of national mourning after a school bus crash on Fogo killed at least 25 people, including many teenagers, with 32 aboard when the vehicle veered off a mountainous route near Chã das Caldeiras and plunged into a rocky ravine; rescue work was hampered by steep, inaccessible terrain, and injured passengers were taken to São Francisco de Assis Regional Hospital as authorities investigate the cause. Diplomacy & Connectivity: Nigeria and Cabo Verde are pushing to deepen cooperation on direct air links, migration, tourism partnerships, AfCFTA, and transport frameworks after high-level talks in Luanda. Travel Planning (Outbound Links): Bristol Airport announced nine new 2026 routes, including an easyJet service to Sal (Cape Verde) three times weekly from May 1, expanding options for UK holidaymakers. Visitor Access: A reminder for South Africans: Cape Verde tourist stays up to 30 days don’t require a visa, but travelers must complete EASE pre-registration and pay an airport security tax online before departure.
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