AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTragic Road Accident: At least 21 people were killed after a bus carrying students crashed off a road on Cabo Verde’s Fogo Island, plunging about 30 meters, according to local civil protection. Child Marriage Push at the UN: The UN General Assembly approved a proposal to mark November 27 as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage, with Cabo Verde among the co-sponsors. Cabo Verde–Nigeria Cooperation: Nigeria and Cabo Verde discussed boosting direct air links, migration and tourism ties, plus technical cooperation and transport frameworks, alongside AfCFTA. Debt and Ratings Watch: A new Africa sovereign credit review says several countries including Cabo Verde received rating upgrades in the first half of 2026, though much borrowing still went to budget support and debt management. Women’s Empowerment Plans: A women’s summit in Abuja highlighted new investment in leadership and skills, with a next phase planned to include Cabo Verde later this year. Digital ID Gap: The World Bank warns 2.8 billion people remain excluded from government-recognized digital ID systems, with new gender gaps emerging in ownership and use.
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