AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSchool Safety & Emergency Response: Cabo Verde is in mourning after a bus crash on Fogo Island killed at least 25 people, most of them children and teenagers, with 12 still in hospital (two in serious condition). The bus veered off the Campanas de Cima route and plunged about 30 metres into a ravine; the driver was among the dead and authorities have launched an inquiry. The government declared two days of national mourning, with flags at half-mast and public events cancelled, while a crisis team and a 16-member medical delegation were sent to reinforce local care. Air Quality & Public Health: A new Africa Air Quality Brief reports that Senegal and Cape Verde were among countries breathing unsafe air for more than 120 days in 2025, with over 20 African countries missing WHO air pollution guidelines—highlighting PM2.5 risks to lungs and overall health. Disease Outbreak Preparedness: Africa CDC says managing rumours is key to fighting disease outbreaks, pointing to how misinformation can fuel harm during public health emergencies. Community & Wellness Culture: EWTN will air a docudrama on St. Peter Claver on Sept. 9, filmed in Spain, Colombia and Cape Verde, focusing on care for enslaved Africans.
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