AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCabo Verde in the World Cup spotlight: Spain’s King Felipe unveiled a 26-player squad that includes Cape Verde, with the two set to open Group H on June 15 in Atlanta—another big moment for the archipelago as it prepares for football’s expanded 48-team era. Electoral credibility at home: A new look at Cabo Verde’s May 20, 2026 parliamentary vote highlights a close race—PAICV led with 46.8% of votes cast versus MpD’s 43.7%—and points to strong public trust in the electoral bodies. Culture diplomacy: Rio2C in Rio de Janeiro will host the Ibero-American Forum of Deputy Ministers of Culture, with Cape Verde among the delegations focused on policy for the creative economy. World Cup logistics, far beyond venues: FIFA says base camps for all 48 teams are now set, including Cabo Verde’s training base in Tampa. Health and girls’ education: Merck Foundation launched Ghana’s “Educating Linda” scholarships with First Lady Lordina Mahama—an Africa-wide reminder that culture also moves through education and care.
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