AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoECOWAS Security Push: ECOWAS is moving ahead with a regional counterterror force, with chiefs of staff backing a counterterrorism brigade of 1,650 troops as the core of a wider Standby Force plan—researchers warn the big test will be finding reliable financing. Sports—Local Spotlight: In Bissau, the Gambia U-20 women beat Guinea-Bissau 2–0, with Sarah Jarju scoring early and adding a second-half penalty. Policy—Counting People: Guinea-Bissau’s transitional government confirmed a delayed fourth General Population and Housing Census will run for 21 days from 1 June to 21 June, supported by the World Bank and UNFPA. Economy—IMF Support: Guinea-Bissau reached a staff-level agreement with the IMF for the 11th review under its ECF, with about US$1.6m expected after approvals. Regional Context: The week also flagged broader cross-border peace gaps and ongoing efforts to strengthen security frameworks across West Africa.
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