AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoECOWAS Political Transition: Senegal has started facilitating Guinea-Bissau’s political transition after ECOWAS named it, with talks held in Bissau with President Horta Inta-A and Prime Minister Ilidio Vieira Te ahead of a constitutional referendum on Aug. 30 and elections set for Dec. 6. Security & Regional Support: Nigeria completed a troop rotation for its ECOWAS mission in Guinea-Bissau, handing command to a new Nigerian contingent leader as the mission continues backing constitutional order. Black Sea Food Security Hit: Russia attacked a Guinea-Bissau-flagged ship, Mera Queen, carrying Ukrainian wheat—one sailor was killed and three injured—renewing fears for global grain supplies. Visa Rules Affect Travel: The U.S. made its visa bond programme permanent, with Guinea-Bissau listed among countries where some B-1/B-2 applicants may face refundable deposits up to $20,000. Afrobarometer on Migration: A new report says Guinea-Bissau is among the countries with high shares of citizens seriously considering leaving, driven mainly by economic hardship. Culture & Diplomacy: Guinea-Bissau’s UN envoy delegation joined other countries in celebrating India’s handloom heritage in Mumbai.
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