AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCabo Verde in the spotlight: Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha landed in Chile to join Colo-Colo after his 2026 World Cup run, and at the club’s Monumental Stadium he told children to “dream big” with discipline and respect. Culture & film: Locarno’s Open Doors 2026 is spotlighting African cinema, with Cabo Verde producer Natasha Craveiro (Korikaxoru Films) among the selected participants, while the festival’s main competition includes Basil Da Cunha’s “O Jacaré,” built around Cape Verdean music and the Reboleira community in Lisbon. Food as culture: Ghanaian creator Chef Abbys announced a West African Food Tour starting Aug. 20, with stops including Cape Verde, aiming to spotlight regional dishes through collaboration and storytelling. Diaspora & rights: Amnesty International reports the US “third-country removals” include Cape Verde among affected African states, raising concerns about unlawful transfers and rights risks. Travel policy impact: The US made a permanent refundable visa bond program effective Aug. 3, with Cabo Verde listed among countries covered. Trade awareness: An Afrobarometer report finds AfCFTA awareness is low across Africa, but Cabo Verde is among the higher-awareness countries (24%).
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