AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoImmigration & Mobility: Canada has extended its Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot for qualifying French-speaking students outside Quebec, keeping the pathway open until August 2027 (previously due to close Aug 25, 2026), with PR possible after graduation and with a lower French requirement than some Express Entry routes. Trade & Shipping: CMA CGM announced new July 2026 Peak Season Surcharges, including a US$200 per TEU charge from China to West Africa North Range (covering São Tomé and Príncipe) and other route-specific fees affecting Red Sea and Latin America-bound cargo. Aviation & Tourism: A World Bank Tourism Watch update says São Tomé and Príncipe saw a 7% drop in estimated aviation passenger arrivals in early 2026, while Sierra Leone posted strong growth, highlighting uneven regional connectivity. Innovation & Patents: The EPO president visited Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe to strengthen co-operation on innovation and patent protection, including a validation agreement signed with Angola. Culture: China’s Portuguese-speaking countries cultural week continued at Senado Square with performances from São Tomé and Príncipe and other Lusophone communities.
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