AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoOcean Economy & Climate Finance: Canada and the EU launched the OceanEye International Alliance for the Global Ocean Observing System at the UN, with pledges totaling about €211m (including €92m from the EU and CA$82m from Canada) to back ocean data platforms, close gaps and strengthen coordination. Regional Climate Action: ECOWAS Parliament urged urgent, coordinated climate resilience steps for West Africa, calling for a Regional Climate Resilience Fund, early-warning systems, agroforestry and faster renewable energy adoption. ECOWAS Jobs: ECOWAS opened recruitment for nationals across its agencies, with vacancies spanning health, finance, energy, legal affairs and more, and said it charges no recruitment fees. Cabo Verde–Morocco Diplomacy: Cabo Verde’s foreign affairs and defense minister reaffirmed support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara and backed Morocco’s autonomy plan after UN Security Council Resolution 2797. Travel & Tourism Signals: TUI reported improving late booking momentum (summer bookings +2% over four weeks) but weaker winter demand (down 7% UK, 4% Germany) amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty. US Immigration Rules: The US State Department published Exchange Visitor Skills Lists naming Cabo Verde and other West African countries where some exchange visitors may face a two-year home-country requirement before certain US immigration benefits.
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