AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMalaria & public health funding: The WHO’s RTS,S malaria vaccine milestone is now backed by wider rollout across 25 African countries and new progress for newborns, while African vector-control groups warn that cuts to external funding could stall gains. Local marine science: Cabo Verde researchers studying tiger sharks report they’re not just passing through—tracking suggests they stay, connect habitats, and link ocean basins, reshaping how the region’s marine ecosystems are understood. Tech for health sovereignty: The African Pest Control Association says Africa must fund and own mosquito-borne disease research and strategies, arguing reliance on foreign aid leaves national programmes fragile. Sports diplomacy & Cabo Verde’s rise: Talks between India and the Cape Verde football federation are nearing completion for a potential October friendly, with venues likely in Kolkata or Kochi—another sign of Cabo Verde’s growing global profile after its 2026 World Cup debut. Hurricane outlook: Forecasts point to below-normal tropical activity into early September, but forecasters still warn a damaging strike remains possible.
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