AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUNESCO & Heritage Tourism: Sao Tomé and Príncipe has added six “rocas” plantation estates to UNESCO’s World Heritage List, including sites tied to Cape Verdean “servicais” (contract workers). The listing is already pulling private investors and comes with a 10-year restoration push, even as many of the estates sit abandoned and crumbling. Cape Verde in the Spotlight (Football): A viral Cape Verde social post about Lionel Messi’s retirement is spreading after the island nation’s strong World Cup run, including a memorable clash with Argentina. Culture & Learning: RISD’s “Cloth of the Earth: Indigo, Cape Verde, and West African Knowledge” exhibition is on view, spotlighting Cape Verdean panu di terra textiles and community-linked indigo work. Women’s Empowerment: A women’s summit in Abuja called for bigger investment in women’s leadership and skills, with a next phase planned for Cabo Verde later in the year. Immigration Policy Impact: US immigrant visa issuance to nationals of 75 countries (including Cape Verde) has resumed after a court ruling lifted the January suspension. Digital Inclusion: A World Bank report flags a widening digital ID divide, with new gender gaps in ownership and real-world usage.
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