AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoU.S. Visas: Cabo Verde is among 50 countries whose citizens must post a bond for U.S. visitor visas under an updated State Department list. Social Progress: Cabo Verde ranked fifth in Africa and 94th globally in the 2026 Social Progress Index, scoring 65.79 out of 100. Football: Sal Island hosted CAF’s strategy conference, where officials reviewed Africa’s record World Cup campaign: nine of the continent’s 10 teams reached the knockout stage. Air Travel: Cabo Verde’s airports saw stronger traffic as European connections grew. Separately, a new ATR 72-600 is set to boost inter-island flights, which link residents to work, education and healthcare. Fuel Costs: An IMF comparison found Cabo Verde’s retail petrol-price changes exceeded international benchmark increases over the period studied, with a 103% pass-through rate. Diplomatic Ties: Serbia approved a report on an agreement with Cabo Verde to waive visa requirements for holders of diplomatic, official and service passports.
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