AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIllegal sand mining: On Cabo Verde’s Santiago, women “sand thieves” risk rough seas at Charco Beach near Ribeira da Barca, hauling black sea sand for illegal resale—an income lifeline that leaves them with injuries and back pain. Tropical weather watch (Atlantic near Cabo Verde): The National Hurricane Center is tracking a disorganized tropical wave southeast of the Cabo Verde Islands with about a 10% chance of development over the next week; conditions are expected to turn less favorable by the weekend, but monitoring continues. Heat and storm risk (regional impacts): Multiple reports highlight a hot, humid stretch with heat advisories and scattered storms in parts of the region, underscoring how extreme heat and heavy rain can disrupt daily life and safety planning. Climate and sport link: A Guardian analysis says the 2026 World Cup saw many matches at heat and humidity levels that raise serious health concerns, adding pressure on event organizers to plan for a warming climate.
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