AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoClimate Diplomacy: Australia’s pre-COP31 push is drawing only a handful of outside leaders, with Fiji saying confirmed attendees include Antigua and Barbuda, Cabo Verde, Thailand, Maldives and Timor-Leste, while Germany, Mexico and South Korea will send ministers—sparking criticism over turnout and cost. Aviation Disruption in Cabo Verde: Holidaymakers are stranded in Cabo Verde after a flight to East Midlands Airport was cancelled due to a technical issue, leaving more than 150 passengers waiting for a new arrival time and reporting “zero support” on the ground. Guinea-Bissau Politics: Voters approved a new constitution in a referendum that expands presidential powers and reduces parliament, with the opposition calling for a boycott. Sports—Cape Verde Connection: Nigeria’s D’Tigers kept their 2027 FIBA World Cup hopes alive with a 100-84 win over Cape Verde, led by Caleb Agada’s 26 points. Global Mobility Policy: The US ended a court-ordered immigrant visa pause for nationals of 75 countries, including Cape Verde, effective August 21.
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