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FOGO • SEPTEMBER 2026 Fogo in Mourning What We Know About the September 5 Bus Tragedy A fact-based update for Cabo Verde and its diaspora Twenty-five lives were lost in one of the darkest tragedies in Cabo Verde's recent history. As Fogo grieves, Avansa shares the confirmed facts, the latest information on survivors, and a message of solidarity to every family affected. There are moments when words feel too small. The tragedy on the island of Fogo is one of them. On the eveni

Sometimes the best ideas begin with a simple question. “What if more people knew the real story of Cape Verde?” That single idea became the Cape Verde History Exhibition. What started as a vision in 2024 eventually became one of the most meaningful projects we have ever been part of. Our goal wasn’t to make money or receive recognition—it was simply to educate people about a country that deserves to be known around the world. None of this would have been possible without the

Every country has a story. Cape Verde tells its story through its people. Our culture is a beautiful blend of African and European influences that has evolved over centuries into something completely unique. It can be heard in our music, tasted in our food, seen in our traditions, and felt in the warmth of every Cape Verdean family. Perhaps nothing represents Cape Verde better than music. The soulful sounds of Morna, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of