AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFogo Island Tragedy: Cabo Verde has begun two days of national mourning after a bus crash on Fogo killed 25 people, most of them children and teenagers, with 32 on board and several survivors still in hospital; funerals for 18 victims took place as coffins were carried through local communities, and President José Maria Neves attended services while ordering an inquiry into the cause. Public Health & Rumours: Africa CDC says managing rumours is crucial in stopping disease outbreaks, pointing to how misinformation can turn deadly, including cases linked to false “genital theft” accusations across parts of Africa. Child Marriage Push: The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution—initiated by Sierra Leone’s First Lady Fatima Maada Bio—declaring 27 November an International Day to eliminate child, early and forced marriage, calling for education and accountability. US Visas & Migration: The US State Department released DV-2026 Diversity Visa selectee figures, listing Cabo Verde among African countries with 35 registered prospective applicants, while noting Nigeria is excluded again. Regional Diplomacy: Nigeria and Cabo Verde discussed deepening cooperation on trade, tourism, air links and migration during talks in Angola.
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