AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoColonial Heritage & Tourism: Sao Tome and Principe’s UNESCO-listed plantation estates (“rocas”) trace forced labour links to Cape Verdean workers, with crumbling sites now drawing investor interest for preservation-led tourism. Political Rights Under Pressure: Guinea-Bissau’s military-backed referendum on a new constitution is set for Sunday, with opposition calling for a boycott over suspended freedoms and a “yes” campaign led by the transition. Aviation & Regional Ties: Angola and Cabo Verde reviewed bilateral cooperation in Luanda, including high-level political consultations and defense-security cooperation. Gender & Work in Cabo Verde: A new ICIEG report estimates unpaid work at 9.6% of Cabo Verde’s GDP, showing women carry most of the burden in care and domestic labour. Maritime Training: West and Central African maritime officials trained in Accra to improve seafarer assessment and certification, including gender-sensitive teaching. Cape Verdean Culture Abroad: The Cape Verdean Museum in Rhode Island received preserved World Cup turf from the Miami moment that boosted Sidny Lopes Cabral’s equaliser. Community Food & Lifestyle: Morabeza International Food Market in Norwich plans a Sept. 4 opening, focusing on Cape Verdean and Portuguese staples.
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