AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHurricane Watch: Atlantic hurricane season hits its peak on Sept. 10 with five tropical storms so far and zero hurricanes, as El Niño-driven wind shear and dry air keep storms from strengthening—still, forecasters warn people in the region should stay prepared. Air Quality Crisis: A new Africa Air Quality Brief says Senegal and Cape Verde were among the worst affected by unsafe daily PM2.5 levels in 2025, with parts of West Africa exceeding WHO limits for more than 120 days—dust from the Sahara plus pollution from everyday sources. Small-Scale Fisheries: FAO’s 3rd Small-Scale Fisheries Summit in Rome (Sept. 4–6) highlighted how small fisheries support food security and jobs, with Cabo Verde among ministers discussing how to implement sustainability guidelines. Road Safety Tragedy (Fogo): A bus crash on Cape Verde’s Fogo Island killed at least 25 people, mostly children and teenagers, after the vehicle plunged into a ravine near Pico do Fogo. Marine Standards & Trade: An op-ed argues that when global fisheries value chains are built on transparency and shared responsibility, they can improve fishery management and adoption of credible standards.
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