AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAir Quality & Public Health: The AfriCAN 2026 report flags that Senegal and Cape Verde were breathing unsafe air for more than 120 days in 2025, with over 20 African countries missing WHO PM2.5 daily limits—using satellite and ground monitoring to map where action is most urgent. Maritime Skills: Ghana’s Maritime Authority is pushing stronger assessment and certification standards for seafarers, running a regional training with Cape Verde and others to boost safety and competency. Fisheries & Governance: A FAO COFI session in Rome (7–11 Sept) spotlights how global value chains can improve fisheries when transparency and shared responsibility align with credible standards. West Africa Connectivity: Nigeria and Cabo Verde met to deepen cooperation on direct air links, migration, tourism, AfCFTA and technical collaboration. Ocean Conservation Spotlight: Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026 went to a seahorse moment in French Polynesia, with category winners including Cape Verde-related ocean wildlife imagery. Digital Transport Oversight: Kenya’s government is rolling out a real-time digital system to track state vehicles—fuel, mileage and maintenance—aimed at cutting waste and misuse. Regional Tech & Trade: A push for better port digitalisation and automation is underway in Europe, tying cloud-based logistics data to customs modernization and cybersecurity.
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