AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRegional Energy: ECOWAS countries, including Cabo Verde, adopted a directive to expand energy storage, with guidelines for grid and off-grid projects, battery safety and regional coordination. Air Links: TAAG Angola Airlines plans to launch twice-weekly Luanda–Praia flights on December 12, adding a direct route for business travellers and tourists. Electricity Access: Cabo Verde ranked seventh in Africa, with 98.4% of its population connected, according to 2024 World Bank data; access does not guarantee reliable supply. Football Finance: CAF restored the Africa Cup of Nations to a two-year cycle after a strategy conference in Cabo Verde. The governing body said a proposed replacement competition would take years to generate enough revenue to support African football. Africa’s Economy: A Mo Ibrahim Foundation study found 44 of 54 African countries made economic progress from 2016 to 2025, while security and political freedoms declined in many countries.
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