AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWorld Cup Dream in Praia: Cape Verde’s first-ever World Cup spot is being celebrated at the Bola pra Frente football school, where coach and women’s team leader Silvéria Nédio (“Nita”) tells young players that a small country can still be seen “like France” and “Argentina” on the world stage. U.S. Visa Access for Africans: The U.S. plans to cut visa-processing embassies and consulates across Africa from nearly 50 to 20 “hubs,” with Praia listed among the remaining sites—raising fresh concerns for travel and mobility. Cape Verde–China 50 Years On: In a look at the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties, Cabo Verde’s president highlights cooperation in health, education, agriculture and water projects, including the Poilão Dam and Chinese medical teams working alongside local doctors. Culture & Film Training: Locarno’s Open Doors launches its second edition focused on African cinema, spotlighting projects on womanhood, memory, urban life and the shadows of colonialism. Diaspora Language Spotlight: A Praia conference on Atlantic creolity features linguist Ramon Todd Dandaré discussing Caribbean language identity and the need to protect oral traditions.
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