AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoChild Protection: Cabo Verde’s Family and Social Affairs Minister Adélsia Almeida warned the country “cannot normalize” sexual violence against children, citing over 600 new cases yearly and about 1,000 pending cases at the Public Prosecutor’s Office, urging faster, coordinated action. Digital Connectivity: DE-CIX and Cabo Verde Telecom signed a Letter of Intent to explore a South Atlantic interconnection corridor linking Lisbon to São Paulo, aiming to cut reliance on northern hubs and improve resilience for Europe, West Africa and Latin America. Government & Language Policy: Prime Minister Francisco Carvalho visited Boston Public Schools to back the Kriolu dual-language program at Lilla Frederick School, calling it a historic step for teaching Cape Verdean language in schools. Regional Sports Politics: Youth and Sports Minister Cornelia W. Kruah publicly distanced the Lone Star mobilization effort from ruling party Unity Party chairman Rev. Dr. Luther Tarpeh’s political remarks, stressing the campaign should stay non-divisive. Climate & Risk Management: Cabo Verde validated the “Early Warnings for All” roadmap after Tropical Storm Gonzalo, focusing on linking monitoring, warnings and preparedness across institutions and communities. Health Innovation & Jobs: ECOWAS Startup Awards in Abuja crowned HubPharm Africa as overall winner, with Afrikan Coders (Cape Verde) among top finalists. International Mobility: The US Social Security Administration published a list including Cabo Verde of countries whose citizens can keep benefits after more than six months abroad.
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