Cape Verde: funerals for some victims of a bus accident

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: September 6, 2026Country: Cape Verde

Society & Lifestyle

Cape Verde: funerals for some victims of a bus accident

Cape Verde held funerals for some children killed in a road accident on the island of Fogo. At least 25 people, including children and teenagers, died when their bus plunged off a cliff. The ceremony was attended by President José Maria Neves, and seven victims were buried early Sunday morning due to the condition of the bodies.

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