AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEU Fisheries Renewal: The European Parliament has approved renewing EU fisheries deals with the Cook Islands and São Tomé and Príncipe, keeping Spanish, French and Portuguese tuna and longliner vessels operating in the Pacific and the Gulf of Guinea until 2032, with EU payments tied to sustainable local marine management. Local Budget Watch: In Panaji, the city corporation says there will be no house tax hike in its 2026-27 budget, setting aside nearly Rs 25 crore for development works while pushing revenue collection through civic events. Olympics Media Deal: The IOC has signed a sub-Saharan Africa broadcast rights agreement with Marketing & Media Solutions for free-to-air coverage of LA 2028, Brisbane 2032 and the French Alps 2030, starting with the Dakar Youth Olympics. AfCFTA Mobility Pressure: A new Mo Ibrahim Foundation report warns AfCFTA gains are being held back by slow free-movement action, noting only four countries—including São Tomé and Príncipe—have ratified the AU Free Movement of Persons Protocol. Energy Focus: São Tomé and Príncipe has launched a fast-track licensing round for ultra-deepwater blocks west of the islands, with bids due by 30 June.
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