AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMaritime Safety & Tech: A Catana 53 catamaran, Hanuman, hit an unidentified floating object about 150 miles from land during the ARC+ Rally; the crew quickly checked bilges and compartments and managed the damage after the impact disrupted speed and sail handling. Air Quality & Public Health: A new Africa Air Quality Brief (AfriCAN 2026) flags that Senegal and Cape Verde saw unsafe daily PM2.5 levels for over 120 days in 2025, driven largely by Saharan dust—highlighting the need for better monitoring and action. Digital Inclusion: The World Bank says 2.8B people still lack government-recognized digital ID, with new gender gaps in ownership and low real-world usage even where IDs exist. Cabo Verde Connectivity & Trade: Nigeria and Cabo Verde discussed boosting direct air links, migration, tourism, AfCFTA cooperation, and technical collaboration. Small-Scale Fisheries: FAO hosted the 3rd Small-Scale Fisheries Summit in Rome, with Cabo Verde among ministers pushing for sustainable, inclusive fisheries policy. Road Safety (Cabo Verde): A school bus crash on Fogo island left at least 20 dead after a 100ft ravine plunge, with many students injured and hospitals mobilized.
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