AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUN Spotlight on Child Marriage: The UN General Assembly unanimously approved Nov. 27 as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage, with Cabo Verde among 66+ co-sponsors, urging public awareness and national strategies to end early marriage. Maritime Safety Push: Ghana’s Maritime Authority called for stronger seafarer assessment and certification standards, training assessors and examiners with participation from Cape Verde and other West African states. Cabo Verde–Nigeria Cooperation: Nigeria and Cabo Verde discussed boosting direct air links, migration, tourism, AfCFTA and technical cooperation after talks between their foreign ministers in Luanda. Debt and Ratings Watch: An Africa Sovereign Credit Rating Review says several African states, including Cabo Verde, saw rating upgrades in the first half of 2026 amid reforms and stabilization, while borrowing often went to budget support and debt management. Digital ID Divide: A World Bank report warns 2.8 billion people remain shut out of government-recognized digital ID systems, with new gender gaps emerging in digital ownership and use. Marina Owners Protest: Owners of detained vessels at Tyrell Bay Marina in Carriacou say a fence by Corion Estate has blocked access for months, leaving them unable to relaunch and calling for a practical solution.
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