AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 minutes agoOcean & Blue Economy Funding: The EU and Canada launched the OceanEye International Alliance in New York, backing the Global Ocean Observing System with almost €220m in pledges so far, including €92m extra EU seed funding and Canada’s CA$82m over five years, to support sensors, vessels, data hubs and closing ocean data gaps. Climate Resilience Push: ECOWAS Parliament wrapped up a seminar in Accra calling for urgent regional action on climate-driven droughts, floods and coastal erosion, urging a Regional Climate Resilience Fund, stronger early-warning systems, agroforestry and faster renewable energy uptake. ECOWAS Jobs: ECOWAS opened recruitment for nationals across 12 member states for roles in specialised agencies, covering sectors like health, finance, energy and legal affairs, with a warning that it charges no recruitment fees. Cabo Verde–Morocco Diplomacy: Cabo Verde reaffirmed support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara and its autonomy plan, welcoming UN Security Council Resolution 2797. Electricity Access Reality Check: Afrobarometer data shows Cabo Verde stands out with grid access at 100%, but across Africa fewer than half report reliable electricity, with many turning to alternatives like solar.
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