AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEconomic Outlook: President José Maria Neves is favoured to win a second term in Sunday’s election, with youth employment, better wages and outward migration among the key issues. He has pledged to push inclusive growth and reforms; his party won May’s legislative vote. Air Travel: EasyJet shareholders have backed Apollo’s £5.7 billion takeover offer, which includes the airline’s first African base and routes in Cape Verde. The deal still needs court approval and other conditions. Tourism Pressure: Tourism contributes about a quarter of Cabo Verde’s GDP, but growth is straining waste systems and damaging beaches, highlighting the need to balance visitor spending with environmental protection. Marine Tourism: The ARC+ transatlantic fleet is due to stop in Mindelo, bringing 78 yachts and crews from 21 nations to São Vicente before they continue to the Caribbean.
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