AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoHigh Seas Protection: West African states are pushing to include the Eastern Atlantic—covering the Canary and Guinea Currents, including waters off São Tomé and Príncipe—in the first wave of marine protected areas under the new high-seas treaty, aiming to protect 30% of ecosystems by 2030. Foreign Influence Watch: Ukraine’s intelligence says Russia is expanding its “Russian Houses” across Africa via Rossotrudnichestvo and a 2024-linked public diplomacy network, seeking influence beyond military support. UK Ocean Funding: The UK announced new ocean-protection investment via its Blue Planet Fund for climate resilience, marine health, and plastic pollution work, including programmes like PROBLUE and ORRAA. Sports & Public Life: FIFA-linked reporting says Bafana Bafana players faced unprecedented online abuse during the World Cup, with the controversy tied to South Africa’s anti-immigration posture—an issue that also resonates regionally. Aviation Safety: The EU updated its air safety blacklist, keeping São Tomé and Príncipe among countries with banned carriers due to safety oversight gaps. Education & Language Links: The 35th AULP annual meeting opened at the University of Macau with participation from São Tomé and Príncipe, focusing on Portuguese-speaking higher education cooperation.
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