AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU Fisheries Renewal: The European Parliament has approved renewed EU fisheries deals with the Cook Islands and São Tomé and Príncipe, keeping Spanish, French and Portuguese tuna and longliner fleets operating until 2032 in exchange for annual payments tied to sustainable local marine management. Oil & Gas Licensing: São Tomé and Príncipe has launched a fast-track licensing round for three ultra-deepwater blocks west of the islands, with bids due by 30 June and stakes up to 85% for companies (15% reserved for the state). Local Budget Watch: Panaji’s city corporation approved a Rs 107.17 crore surplus budget for 2026-27, earmarking nearly Rs 25 crore for development while keeping house tax unchanged—an example of how revenue strategy and spending priorities shape service delivery. Sports Media Rights: The IOC signed an FTA broadcast deal for sub-Saharan Africa for LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032 (plus the French Alps 2030 Winter Games), starting with the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics. AfCFTA Mobility Gap: A new report flags that only four countries—including São Tomé and Príncipe—have ratified the AU free movement protocol, holding back intra-Africa trade and mobility.
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