AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPresidential Election: José Maria Neves is seeking a second term in Sunday’s vote, with employment and youth emigration among the central issues. His challenger, Joana Rosa, is the country’s first woman presidential candidate. Neves’s PAICV won a legislative majority in May, bringing its ally Francisco Carvalho to the premiership. Election Oversight: An ECOWAS observer mission has arrived in Praia, saying it aims to support a peaceful, inclusive and transparent poll and reporting no particular concerns. Tourism and Environment: Tourism brings about a quarter of Cabo Verde’s economic output, but its rapid growth is straining waste management and environmental protection, especially on Boa Vista, where plastic and glass litter beaches. Atlantic Crossing: The ARC+ rally’s 78 yachts have set sail from the Canary Islands, with a scheduled stop in Mindelo before continuing across the Atlantic.
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