AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGuinea-Bissau Constitutional Vote: Guinea-Bissau went to the polls in a referendum that would shift the country from a semi-presidential system to a stronger presidency, boosting the president’s control over the Council of Ministers and the prime minister while shrinking parliament—moves the opposition says are a power grab and has urged voters to boycott amid claims of limited freedoms and a lack of legitimacy. Maritime Skills for Trade: The International Maritime Organisation and Ghana Maritime Authority launched a regional training push in Accra to tighten seafarer assessment and certification standards, aiming to protect international credibility ahead of an IMO audit in 2027—an issue that matters for West African shipping competitiveness. Tech Access for Students (Including Cabo Verde): Google expanded its free Google AI Plus student offer to 27 African countries, including Cabo Verde, giving eligible students a year of Gemini tools plus cloud storage. Tourism Heritage Signal (Sao Tome): UNESCO-listed colonial “rocas” plantations in Sao Tome and Principe are drawing private investor interest, as preservation challenges collide with tourism potential. Business & Mobility: Angola and Cabo Verde reviewed bilateral cooperation in Luanda, including political consultations and defence-security cooperation.
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