AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLocarno Film Festival (Open Doors): Locarno’s 79th edition opens with a “continuity” plan, and its Africa-focused Open Doors lineup includes Cabo Verde producer Natasha Craveiro (Korikaxoru Films) and the Cabo Verde-linked project “Omi Nobu,” alongside new African stories like Mozambique’s “Chapa 100” and queer drama “Hibiscus by the River.” Cape Verde on screen: Lisbon’s Reboleira-set thriller “O Jacaré” (Low Light Films) spotlights Cape Verdean music and local life, competing at Locarno and using the search for missing money to celebrate a threatened neighborhood. Women’s football milestone: Cabo Verde’s women’s national team debuted at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, falling 2-0 to Ghana but drawing pride and momentum for the next match. US visa bond policy hits Cabo Verde: The US made its refundable visa bond programme permanent for certain B1/B2 applicants, with Cabo Verde listed among affected countries; consular officers can require up to $20,000 before visas are issued. Agroecology & Cabral’s legacy: A new translation-focused discussion of Amílcar Cabral’s agronomy ties soil care to freedom and resilience, while West Africa’s agroecology push (including work across Cape Verde) aims to rebuild degraded farmland. Sports culture talk: A debate piece argues football’s soul is at risk as money and governance decisions threaten the game’s shared cultural inheritance.
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