AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCabo Verde–China ties: On the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations, a Chinese ambassador said bilateral cooperation is entering a “new stage,” citing health, education and infrastructure links, including Chinese medical teams working alongside Cabo Verdean doctors at Praia’s main hospital. World Cup business & tech: FIFA confirmed the 2026 tournament’s record 1,248-player roster and says every team will have access to an AI analyst (“FIFA AI Pro”) to query match data for tactical insights. Cape Verde on the pitch: Cabo Verde’s “Blue Sharks” received a warm Boston welcome ahead of friendlies, with the World Cup opener against Spain in Atlanta on June 15. Tickets and pricing scrutiny: FIFA’s ticket supply has been volatile, with thousands of seats reportedly removed from FIFA’s portal and then appearing on resale sites; FIFA is also facing renewed allegations of steering inventory to manage demand and pricing, which major resellers deny. Regional development angle: The World Bank said a West Africa power programme expanded electricity access to over three million people and boosted cross-border trade via thousands of kilometres of transmission lines, including Cabo Verde in the West African Power Pool. US immigration policy impact: The US plans to cut visa processing hubs across Africa from nearly 50 to 20, a move critics say could affect universities and businesses relying on international talent.
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