AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAviation Deal for Guinea-Bissau: Guinea-Bissau signed an MoU with Nigeria’s United Nigeria Airlines to explore a national carrier, Air Bissau, with Osvaldo Vieira International Airport in Bissau as the hub and a joint venture planned, aiming to cut reliance on foreign airlines and boost connectivity. Energy Cooperation: Venezuela’s ambassador met Petroguin officials to discuss South-South energy cooperation, including training for hydrocarbons technicians, knowledge transfer, and potential joint projects. Trade & Customs Facilitation: WAEMU aligned its approved-origin rules with HS 2022, helping customs determine origin more accurately, reduce misapplication of preferential treatment, and improve revenue collection. Regional Health Funding: The African Development Bank approved a $14.26m health systems strengthening grant for seven ECOWAS countries including Guinea-Bissau, targeting better healthcare quality, emergency preparedness, and cross-border “One Health” lab work. Ocean Protection Push: Guinea-Bissau joined regional efforts to create a joint marine protected area in the Eastern Atlantic, supporting livelihood-linked conservation and the push to protect at least 30% of ecosystems by 2030.
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