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Portugal offers condolences after tragic accident in Cape Verde

The Cape Verdean government has declared two days of national mourning, and the Portuguese president expressed condolences for the accident.

6 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Following a tragic accident in Cape Verde, the local government has declared two days of national mourning. The President of the Republic of Cape Verde has ordered an investigation to determine the causes of the incident that occurred on Saturday.

The Portuguese president held a telephone conversation with his Cape Verdean counterpart, during which he conveyed heartfelt condolences.

Additionally, former minister Aguiar-Branco also expressed his deep sadness over the incident, joining the condolences sent by various public figures and institutions in Portugal.

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