AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCivic Space & Investment: A new analysis by CIVICUS says 44 of 50 Sub-Saharan African countries are “blocked, repressed or closed,” with Cabo Verde and São Tomé and Príncipe the only ones classed as open—arguing that freer expression and assembly can boost transparency and make countries more attractive to investors. Malaria Fight & Sovereignty: The African Pest Control Association marks World Mosquito Day (Aug 20) by criticizing reliance on foreign aid for malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases, warning that external funding cuts can destabilize health programmes. Malaria Progress: WHO-backed RTS,S vaccine rollouts are now in childhood programmes across 25 African countries, with reports of major reductions in child mortality and new WHO pre-qualification for anti-malarial treatment for newborns and young infants. Cape Verde Football on the Radar: India-Cape Verde friendly talks are reportedly close, with a possible Oct 6 match in Kolkata or Kochi—after Cape Verde’s standout 2026 World Cup debut. Marine Science (Cabo Verde): Researchers using tiger shark tagging off Cabo Verde suggest the predators are not just passing through, but may stay, connect habitats, and shape wider ocean-basin ecosystems.
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