A business forum in Praia aims to identify investment and economic cooperation opportunities between Brazil, Cape Verde, and Portugal.
A business forum focused on "Cape Verde as a Strategic Platform for Investment and Expansion in West Africa" began in Praia on September 3rd. Organized by Teletur Brasil in partnership with Cape Verde's Sovereign Fund for Private Investment Guarantee, the event seeks to foster business, investment, and economic cooperation among the three nations. Discussions will cover digital economy and technology, transport and logistics, construction and real estate, renewable energy, tourism, hospitality, and health sectors.
The forum includes panels on investment opportunities in Cape Verde, business partnerships, internationalization, private sector financing, and high-growth sectors. Speakers include Gildo Batista from Brazil, Pedroso Leal from Portugal, and Indira Campos from the World Bank. Cape Verdean companies Loyde Engenharia and Duergema will share their growth experiences, challenges, and partnership opportunities.
The event features an open dialogue session for participants, companies, and institutions to present projects and investment interests, followed by a networking session. Brazilian and Portuguese business representatives have expressed their view of Cape Verde as a strategic business platform for West Africa, highlighting opportunities in technology, tourism, and energy.
Why it mattersBrazilian and Portuguese business representatives see Cape Verde as a platform for business in West Africa, particularly in technology, tourism, and energy.
Read in ASJ →A bus carrying children fell about 30 meters in Campanas, Fogo, with rescue operations underway.
At least ten people, mostly children, died in a tragic road accident on Fogo Island on Saturday evening. The bus, traveling from Chã das Caldeiras to Campanas, plunged approximately 30 meters. Several occupants were ejected from the vehicle, while others remain trapped inside.
Rescue and relief operations are currently in progress at the crash site. Information gathered by Inforpress indicates that the children were returning from an outing in Chã das Caldeiras when the accident occurred. The exact number of fatalities and injuries is still being determined.
The accident happened in the early evening in the Campanas area. The bus was reportedly making the journey between Chã das Caldeiras and Campanas. Authorities are working to confirm the total number of casualties.
Why it mattersTen people, primarily children returning from an outing, died when a bus crashed on Fogo Island.
Read in ASJ →American forces permanently disabled two tankers and "completely destroyed" a third in the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.
United States forces have permanently disabled three Iranian oil tankers linked to the Revolutionary Guard Corps, according to a statement from the US Central Command (CENTCOM). The vessels, identified as "M/T Downy" and "M/T Stark 1," were disabled off the coast of Kharg Island and near Jask, respectively. A third tanker, "M/T Kylo," also known as "Noxen," was completely destroyed in the Gulf of Oman after US forces struck critical operational points, rendering it inoperable.
This action is a direct response to Iran's launch of ballistic missiles targeting two US Navy ships patrolling regional waters. CENTCOM reported that a US aircraft carrier and a guided-missile destroyer successfully thwarted multiple unprovoked attacks from Iran, with no American military personnel sustaining injuries. The destroyed tankers were part of Iran's "ghost fleet," which the US military stated is used to finance the Revolutionary Guard Corps.
CENTCOM Commander Brad Cooper stated, "Let the message to the Revolutionary Guard be clear: if you fire on two of our ships, we will impose a greater economic cost and eliminate three of yours." He added that the US would not hesitate to defend its forces and, if necessary, destroy Iran's "limited and vulnerable oil fleet." Iranian media had previously reported hearing "several explosions" near Kharg Island, the country's main oil terminal.
Why it mattersThe destruction of Iranian oil tankers by US forces directly impacts global oil markets and the financial operations of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Read in ASJ →The founder of Ferro Gaita, Bino Branco, will be laid to rest Sunday in Várzea Cemetery following his death at age 56 in the United States.
The body of Bino Branco, a pivotal musician and founder of the group Ferro Gaita, is scheduled to arrive in Praia on Saturday, the fifth, at eleven p.m. for a wake at the São Filipe Mortuary. His funeral will take place on Sunday, the sixth, beginning at three p.m. from the Mortuary, proceeding to his residence in Calabaceira for a ceremony at the chapel. The procession will then move to the Várzea Cemetery for burial at five p.m. Branco's family requests that all attendees wear white.
Bino Branco passed away on August twenty-ninth in the United States, where he had been undergoing medical treatment since 2025. He was fifty-six years old. Branco was intrinsically linked to the sound of the 'ferrinho' and the voice of Ferro Gaita, a group he co-founded in 1996. The band became a significant reference in Cape Verdean music, particularly for its work in reviving and promoting traditional funaná.
Beyond his instrumental skills, Branco was an interpreter and composer who shaped a generation of Cape Verdean music. The 'ferrinho,' a key element of funaná, gained prominence through his performances and recordings. This year, the Cape Verdean government approved a state pension of seventy-five thousand escudos monthly for the musician, acknowledging his inability to work and his contributions to Cape Verdean culture.
Why it mattersThe burial of Bino Branco, a significant figure in Cape Verdean music, affects artists, friends, and admirers who are expected to attend his funeral and follow his requested dress code.
Read in ASJ →Police report 39 additional deaths, with 606 foreign nationals among the 4,898 still unaccounted for after August 26 floods.
The death toll from the August 26 floods in Nepal has risen to 1,344, according to the latest police report, which also states that 4,898 people remain missing. Among the missing are at least 606 foreign citizens. Rescue operations continue, with approximately 8,000 officers mobilized, having provided assistance to 8,962 individuals so far. The focus remains on finding survivors in the hardest-hit areas, following the recent rescue of two workers trapped for ten days in a tunnel at the Trishuli 3A hydroelectric plant.
Identifying the deceased is a significant logistical challenge, with 1,270 of the 1,344 recovered bodies, including 85 minors, yet to be identified. Forensic teams are collecting DNA samples, having already compiled 2,272 genetic profiles from deceased individuals and their relatives. In Tibet, China, also affected by the August 26 floods, authorities report 31 deaths and 531 people still unaccounted for.
The sudden floods, described as one of the worst disasters in memory, caused the Trishuli River to rise 15 to 18 meters above its normal level. This surge destroyed settlements along a 72-kilometer stretch of its banks, severely damaged hydroelectric plants and other infrastructure, and obliterated homes, roads, and bridges across several districts.
Why it mattersThe floods have caused widespread destruction of infrastructure and loss of life, impacting the country's development and recovery efforts.
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