AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCabo Verde Tragedy: A school bus crash on Fogo Island left 25 dead, mostly children and teenagers, with vigils and fundraising in the Cape Verdean community in Brockton as families mourn and seek support. Tarrafal Memory & Museums: President José Maria Neves backs a technical, museological dialogue to include the 1974–75 Tarrafal prison memories in the Resistance Museum, promising review with the Culture Ministry, IPC, and UNESCO advisory specialists. Diaspora Culture: Portugal’s African diaspora will hold the third “Marcha Cabral” in Lisbon, inspired by Cabral’s legacy and focused on land, life, and decolonisation. Afro-descendence Festival: Braga’s Paraíso festival spotlights Cape Verdean music and debate, with a Cesária Évora Orchestra tribute and screenings tied to anti-racism in the arts. International Night at UM: The University of Macau’s International Night 2026 brought together students from 63 countries/regions, including Cape Verde, celebrating cultural exchange on campus. Women in Politics (Nigeria): INEC urges parties to back female candidates ahead of 2027, noting women lead voter registration but lag in elective offices. Democracy Lessons (Cape Verde & Liberia): A conference highlights Liberia’s post-conflict elections and peaceful transfers as a model for strengthening constitutional governance, explicitly framed through lessons from Cape Verde and Liberia.
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