AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRoad Safety Shock: Cape Verde mourns after a bus crash killed at least 25 schoolchildren, with 19 injured; authorities are still investigating the cause. Public Health & Misinformation: Africa CDC says rumours can turn deadly during outbreaks, pointing to “genital theft” claims that have sparked killings across parts of Africa. Maritime Skills: Ghana’s Maritime Authority, with IMO support, is running regional training to tighten seafarer assessment and certification standards, including participation from Cape Verde. Small-Scale Fisheries: FAO hosted a summit in Rome with ministers including Cabo Verde to push sustainable, inclusive support for small-scale fisheries. Sovereign Finance Watch: A new Africa Sovereign Credit Rating review says Cabo Verde and other states raised over $14bn in H1 2026, but much lending went to budgets and debt management rather than productive investment. Shipping & Trade Tech: Spain’s Port of Bilbao is digitising freight and customs processes with Indra to meet EU rules—an example of the kind of systems Cabo Verde’s logistics sector may need to stay competitive.
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