AGP Executive Report

Child Protection: Cabo Verde’s Family and Social Affairs minister Adélsia Almeida warned the country cannot “normalize” sexual violence against children and teens, citing over 600 new cases yearly and about half involving minors, plus more than 1,000 pending cases at the Public Prosecutor’s Office. Digital Connectivity: DE-CIX and Cabo Verde Telecom signed a Letter of Intent to explore a South Atlantic interconnection corridor linking Lisbon and São Paulo, aiming for more direct routes for Europe, West Africa and Latin America. Climate & Disaster Readiness: Cabo Verde validated its “Early Warnings for All” roadmap after Tropical Storm Gonzalo, stressing faster, coordinated action from monitoring to preparedness. Tropical Weather: Gonzalo brought strong winds, heavy rain, flooding and power outages across Cabo Verde before weakening and moving away. Education & Language: Prime Minister Francisco Carvalho backed the Kriolu dual-language initiative launched at Lilla Frederick School in Dorchester. Sports: Cabo Verde hosted Rwanda in AFCON 2027 qualifying, with the match framed as a key chance after an earlier setback. World Cup Fame: Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha says his celebrity has cost him privacy and peace, preferring life before fame.

Education & Language Policy: Cabo Verde PM Francisco Carvalho visited Dorchester’s Lilla Frederick Elementary School to back the new Kriolu dual-language programme, calling it a historic step for teaching the Cape Verdean language in schools. Connectivity & Economy: DE-CIX and Cabo Verde Telecom (CVTelecom) signed a Letter of Intent to explore a South Atlantic interconnection corridor linking Lisbon and São Paulo, aiming for faster, more resilient data routes for Europe, West Africa and Latin America. Disaster Preparedness: Cabo Verde validated its “Early Warnings for All” roadmap after Tropical Storm Gonzalo, highlighting lessons from heavy rain, coastal damage and the need to strengthen the chain from monitoring to action. Sports: Cabo Verde hosts Rwanda in AFCON 2027 qualifying, with the Blue Sharks looking to bounce back after a tough start in the group. World Cup Fame: Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha says his fame has cost him privacy and peace, preferring his life before global attention. Regional Water Security: ECOWAS, UEMOA and CILSS adopted an agenda to tackle West Africa’s water crisis, with Cabo Verde set to host a next forum. Weather Watch: Tropical Storm Gonzalo weakened and moved away from the islands, while other Atlantic systems remain under monitoring.

Education & Language Policy: Cabo Verde PM Francisco Carvalho joined Boston Public Schools and Cape Verdean leaders to celebrate the launch of the Kriolu dual-language program at Lilla Frederick Elementary in Dorchester, calling it a historic step for teaching the language in schools. Social Security & Mobility: The US Social Security Administration published its Country List 4, naming Cabo Verde among 55 countries whose citizens can keep receiving benefits after more than six months abroad. Sports—AFCON Qualifiers: Cabo Verde hosts Rwanda in a key 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier after a 1-3 loss to Mali, with the match set for Cidade da Praia. Connectivity—South Atlantic Link: DE-CIX and Cabo Verde Telecom signed a letter of intent to explore a new Lisbon–São Paulo interconnection corridor, aiming to cut reliance on Northern Europe/US hubs. Weather—Gonzalo Aftermath: Tropical Storm Gonzalo brought gusts, heavy rain, outages and flooding to Cabo Verde before weakening and moving away. Regional Water Security: ECOWAS, UEMOA and CILSS adopted a West Africa water crisis action agenda, with Cabo Verde set to host the next forum.

AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Cabo Verde kick off Matchday 2 at home against Rwanda (Cidade da Praia, 15:00), aiming to bounce back after a 1-3 loss to Mali; the squad is focused on implementing the new coach’s ideas and keeping structure and aggression. South Atlantic Connectivity: DE-CIX and Cabo Verde Telecom (CVTelecom) signed a Letter of Intent to explore a new Lisbon–São Paulo interconnection corridor, designed to cut reliance on Northern Europe/North America hubs and improve resilience for networks across Europe, West Africa and Latin America. Tropical Weather: Tropical Storm Gonzalo battered the Cabo Verde islands with gusts, heavy rain, outages and flooding, with fallen trees and a reported missing person; it later weakened and moved away as advisories confirmed it was no longer a tropical cyclone. World Cup Fame: Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha says his life changed “VERY NEGATIVELY,” saying he’s lost peace and privacy since becoming a viral World Cup star. Regional Water Security: ECOWAS, UEMOA and CILSS adopted a regional action agenda on West Africa’s water crisis, with Cabo Verde set to host the next forum.

South Atlantic Connectivity: DE-CIX and Cabo Verde Telecom (CVTelecom) signed a Letter of Intent to explore a new Lisbon–São Paulo interconnection corridor, aiming to cut reliance on Northern Europe/North America hubs and improve resilience for networks across Southern Europe, West Africa and Latin America. Regional Water Security: ECOWAS, UEMOA and CILSS adopted the Abidjan Declaration at the West Africa Regional Water Forum, with Cabo Verde named to host the next edition—pushing stronger shared river management and climate-resilient water governance. Climate Skills-to-Jobs Model: A report highlights how Cabo Verde’s Employment Promotion and Training Fund (FPEF) links training financing to employer co-funding and tracks employment outcomes, with reported employment rates reaching above 89% for initial training. World Cup Fame Backlash: Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha says his life changed “VERY NEGATIVELY,” losing privacy and peace since his 2026 World Cup breakthrough. Tropical Weather Update: Tropical Storm Gonzalo has weakened after bringing heavy rain and gusty winds to the Cabo Verde islands, with impacts including flooding, outages and a reported missing person.

Tropical Storm Gonzalo: The storm brought gusty winds and heavy rain to the Cabo Verde islands, with fallen trees, power outages, urban flooding, and reports of fishing vessels lost at sea; it has since weakened and moved away, with authorities tracking its final impacts. World Cup fame and mental health: Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha says his life changed “VERY NEGATIVELY” after 2026 World Cup stardom—he’s lost peace and privacy, faces constant requests for photos/autographs, and says he’d choose his pre-fame life if given the option. Jobs and training model: A report highlights Cabo Verde’s Employment Promotion and Training Fund (FPEF) as a rare case where training is tied to employer co-financing and follow-up employment tracking, with strong reported job outcomes. Regional water push: ECOWAS, UEMOA and CILSS adopted a regional action plan to tackle West Africa’s water crisis, with Cabo Verde set to host the next forum. Diplomacy: Serbia and Cabo Verde signed an agreement to exempt visa requirements for holders of diplomatic, official and service passports.

Jobs & Skills: Cabo Verde’s Employment Promotion and Training Fund (FPEF) is turning training into real work by using competitive grants, employer co-financing, and follow-up tracking—benefiting 24,903 people since 2012, with women at 55% and reported employment rates above 89% for initial training. Diplomacy & Mobility: Serbia’s foreign minister Marko Đurić met Cabo Verde’s Manuel Lima Amante da Rosa at the UN and they signed a deal to mutually exempt visa requirements for holders of diplomatic, official and service passports. Regional Water Security: ECOWAS, UEMOA and CILSS adopted a regional action plan after the Abidjan water forum, with Cabo Verde set to host the next edition—aiming to strengthen shared river management and climate resilience. UN Climate Calls: At the UN General Assembly, Cabo Verde’s PM stressed that the climate crisis is already hitting small island states, alongside wider calls for cooperation on water and ocean governance. Storm Watch for Cabo Verde: Tropical Storm Gonzalo has been lashing the islands with strong winds and heavy rain, including urban flooding in Santa Maria (Sal), while forecasts point to weakening as it moves away.

Cabo Verde Storm Watch: Tropical Storm Gonzalo has been lashing the Cabo Verde islands with strong winds and heavy rain, including reports of urban flooding on Sal, while the U.S. National Hurricane Center says it has weakened into a post-tropical cyclone and is expected to dissipate over the open Atlantic soon. Diplomatic Moves: Serbia’s Foreign Minister Marko Đurić met Cabo Verde’s Manuel Augusto Lima Amante da Rosa at the UN General Assembly and the two signed an agreement to exempt visa requirements for holders of diplomatic, official and service passports, aiming to boost direct contacts and economic cooperation. Regional Water Security: ECOWAS, UEMOA and CILSS adopted a shared agenda at the West Africa Regional Water Forum, with Cabo Verde set to host the next edition, as countries push stronger cross-border water governance to tackle climate stress and insecurity. UN Climate & Oceans: At the UN General Debate, Cabo Verde’s Prime Minister warned that the climate crisis is already hitting small island states, while speakers urged stronger ocean governance and cooperation. Weather for Cabo Verde: With Gonzalo weakening but still affecting the islands, residents are urged to follow local civil protection alerts as conditions improve.

Tropical Storm Gonzalo in Cabo Verde: Gonzalo has been lashing the islands with strong winds and heavy rain, triggering urban flooding in Santa Maria (Sal), tree falls, power cuts and dangerous sea conditions; authorities warned of a significant worsening of sea state and wind impacts, with waves reported up to 6 metres in some areas. Storm status update: The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Gonzalo has weakened into a post-tropical cyclone and is moving north of Sal, with further weakening expected as it heads into the open Atlantic. Atlantic tropics watch: Tropical Depression Fay remains out at sea and is expected to weaken into a remnant low, while forecasters continue monitoring a separate area southeast of Bermuda. UN General Debate on regional issues: UN speakers, including Cabo Verde’s Prime Minister Francisco Carvalho, pushed cooperation on shared challenges, with strong focus on water and the climate crisis hitting small island states now. ECOWAS climate warning: West African parliamentarians warned that shrinking land and water are fueling farmer-herder conflicts, displacement and deeper poverty, calling for swift coordinated action. Local environment in Soyo: An environmentalist says waste management in Soyo needs an integrated system—collection, transport, sorting and safe final disposal—and warns against burning plastic due to toxic gases.

Tropical Weather (Cabo Verde): Tropical Storm Gonzalo is moving north of the Cabo Verde Islands and is expected to keep weakening, with the U.S. National Hurricane Center saying it has already become post-tropical and should dissipate over the eastern Atlantic early to mid next week; rough seas and dangerous rip currents are easing as it pulls away. Local Impacts (Sal): Reports from Santa Maria on Sal describe heavy rain, strong winds, tree damage, power cuts, and urban flooding, including water around a clinic, as authorities warned of worsening sea conditions and wind impacts. Atlantic Watch (Fay): Tropical Storm Fay has also been downgraded to a tropical depression and is expected to continue weakening over open waters, with no threat to the U.S. Climate & Security (ECOWAS): ECOWAS lawmakers warn that shrinking land and water are fueling farmer-herder conflicts, displacement, and deeper poverty—turning climate change into a governance and security challenge. Environment (Soyo waste): An environmentalist says Soyo’s solid waste problem needs an integrated system—collection, transport, sorting, and safe final disposal—warning against burning plastics due to toxic gases.

Tropical Storm Gonzalo (Cabo Verde): Gonzalo is still lashing the Cabo Verde islands with gusty winds and heavy rain, and authorities on Sal reported urban flooding, fallen trees, power cuts and sea-level rise; a Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect as the storm is expected to pass near or over parts of the archipelago before gradually weakening over the weekend. Atlantic Weather Update: Former Tropical Storm Fay has weakened into a tropical depression and is expected to dissipate mid-week, while forecasters say neither system poses a threat to the U.S. Climate & Security: ECOWAS parliamentarians warned that shrinking land and water are turning climate change into a wider security risk, pushing farmer-herder tensions and displacement. Local Environment (Soyo): An environmentalist says waste management in Soyo needs an integrated system—collection, transport, sorting and safe final disposal—and warns against dangerous plastic burning. Diplomacy (Cabo Verde–Serbia): Serbia’s foreign minister met Cabo Verde’s counterpart at the UN and signed an agreement to exempt visa requirements for diplomatic, official and service passport holders.

Tropical Storm Gonzalo in Cabo Verde: The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Gonzalo is moving north-northwest and is expected to pass near or over parts of the Cabo Verde Islands today and tonight, with a Tropical Storm Warning in effect. Winds are around 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts, and officials warn of rough seas and impacts as the storm brings heavy rain and gusty conditions. Local impacts on Sal: Reports from Santa Maria (Sal) describe urban flooding, a clinic surrounded by water, tree falls, power cuts, and sea-level rise, after alerts warned of a significant worsening of sea state and wind effects. Regional diplomacy: Serbia’s foreign minister, Marko Đurić, met Cabo Verde’s Manuel Amante Lima Amante da Rosa at the UN and signed an agreement for mutual visa exemptions for diplomatic, official and service passport holders. Global climate push: ECOWAS Parliament wrapped a seminar in Accra calling for stronger action on climate change, including a regional resilience fund and better early-warning systems, with Cabo Verde among the countries presenting.

Tropical Storm Gonzalo & Cabo Verde Alert: Tropical Storm Gonzalo has formed off the west coast of Africa and a Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the Cabo Verde Islands, with tropical-storm-force winds and heavy rain expected through the weekend; forecasts point to 1–3 inches for eastern islands and less than 1 inch for the west, while coastal areas of Guinea-Bissau, Gambia and Senegal could also see heavy rain. Atlantic Watch: Forecasters say Gonzalo may briefly strengthen before gradually weakening this weekend, and Tropical Storm Fay remains out at sea with no direct land threat. UN Walkout Over Gaza: Nearly 70 countries walked out or left seats vacant as Benjamin Netanyahu began his UN General Assembly address, including delegations reported from Cabo Verde and other nations; Netanyahu condemned the protest as “moral cowards.” Climate Push in West Africa: The ECOWAS Parliament called for urgent action on climate change, including a Regional Climate Resilience Fund and stronger early-warning systems, with Cabo Verde among countries sharing experiences. Ocean Observing Funding: The OceanEye alliance was launched to boost global ocean observation, with major pledges from the EU and Canada, and Belgium also pushed for a Brussels-based UN ocean secretariat.

Tropical Atlantic Watch (Cabo Verde): Tropical Storm Fay has re-strengthened over the open Atlantic, but forecasters say it should weaken again by the weekend. At the same time, a new system—Invest 90L—could briefly become a tropical depression or storm near the Cabo Verde Islands, with gusty winds and heavy rain/flash-flood risk possible by Friday, though stronger winds aloft may limit development later. Climate & Sea-Level Rights: At the UN, countries including Cabo Verde backed a declaration urging that states can keep their UN membership and maritime rights even as rising seas erase land, with leaders warning the “price” of sea-level rise is measured in shattered lives and lost futures. Ocean Monitoring Push: The EU and Canada launched the OceanEye International Alliance for the Global Ocean Observing System, pledging about €211–€220 million to strengthen ocean data, early warning, and coastal protection. ECOWAS Climate Action: ECOWAS Parliament called for urgent regional steps—like a resilience fund, stronger early-warning systems, and more renewable energy—as droughts, floods, and coastal erosion fuel displacement and insecurity across West Africa.

Tropical Atlantic Watch: Tropical Storm Fay has re-strengthened in the central Atlantic, while a separate system off the African coast (Invest 90L) has rising chances to develop into a tropical depression or storm, with Cabo Verde warned to prepare for gusty winds, heavy rain and possible flash flooding later this week. Regional Climate Action: ECOWAS Parliament is pushing for faster, coordinated climate resilience across West Africa, calling for a Regional Climate Resilience Fund, stronger early-warning systems, more agroforestry and quicker renewable energy rollout. Ocean Data Boost: The EU and Canada launched the OceanEye International Alliance for the Global Ocean Observing System, pledging nearly €220 million so ocean monitoring can better support forecasting, coastal protection and the “blue economy.” Cabo Verde Airlines Update: Cabo Verde Airlines has rejoined IATA’s BSP, restoring accredited travel agents’ ability to issue tickets through GDS systems.

Atlantic Weather Watch: Tropical Storm Fay has weakened into a remnant low, but forecasters say it could redevelop into a tropical depression again in the coming days. At the same time, a new disturbance off the west coast of Africa (near the Cabo Verde Islands) is gaining attention, with chances of short-lived tropical depression development later this week; Cabo Verde residents should be ready for gusty winds and heavy rain, even if stronger winds aloft may limit any further strengthening. Aviation Update: Cabo Verde Airlines has rejoined IATA’s Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP), restoring accredited travel agencies’ ability to issue tickets through GDS systems after a suspension that began in 2020. Ocean & Climate Funding: Canada and the European Union pledged major support for the OceanEye International Alliance under the Global Ocean Observing System, with the event in New York securing about $339 million to boost ocean observation for forecasting and coastal protection. Electricity Access in Africa: A new Afrobarometer profile highlights that fewer than half of Africans have reliable grid electricity, with Cabo Verde among the few countries reporting full grid coverage.