AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCape Verde Politics: President José Maria Neves says he will seek a second five-year term in the Nov. 15 election, with National Assembly chief Janira Hopffer Almada stepping in as interim president. Venezuela & Cabo Verde Links: Maduro ally Alex Saab pleaded guilty in a Miami court to money-laundering tied to alleged bribery for Venezuela’s CLAP food contracts, agreeing to forfeit $195m and cooperate; Saab was previously detained in Cape Verde in 2020 during a refuelling stop. EU Travel Rules: The EU published a Schengen visa list covering 51 African countries, including Cape Verde, meaning travellers must secure visas in advance for the 29-country Schengen area. Tech & Services: Apple expands iCloud+ in over 100 countries by bundling Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra charge, with Cape Verde included. Diaspora & Community: A vigil in the U.S. community mourned victims of Cape Verde’s Sept. 5 Fogo bus crash, where 25 people died. Sports: Cape Verde’s Vozinha Jose Evora Dias is highlighted among summer football talking points after Cape Verde’s World Cup run.
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