AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPacific Climate Diplomacy: Australia’s Pacific push ahead of COP31 is drawing criticism after experts warned it may struggle to meet security and climate commitments, with Vanuatu also challenging coal and gas expansion approvals. UN Child Marriage Move: The UN General Assembly unanimously backed a new International Day on 27 November to eliminate child, early and forced marriage, with Cabo Verde among the co-sponsors. Sovereign Debt Watch: Africa’s borrowing topped $14bn in the first half of 2026, but much of it went to budgets and debt servicing rather than new investment, even as some countries including Cabo Verde saw rating upgrades. Football Development: Brazil legend Cafu told India it must “advertise the sport” and study top football schools, pointing to smaller nations like Cape Verde that competed on equal terms at the 2026 World Cup. Basketball Rankings: Nigeria’s D’Tigers climbed to 52nd globally and stayed eighth in Africa after beating Cape Verde in the latest qualifiers window. Hurricane Update: Forecasters reported no expected tropical cyclone formation in the Atlantic over the next week, while former Tropical Storm Edouard continues to bring heavy rain to parts of Texas.
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