AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEnergy & Regional Power: Guinea’s OMVG leadership warned that cash-flow stress and contract disputes are putting flagship projects like the Sambangalou Dam and the OMVG Interconnection at risk, urging member states to clear dues, fund 2026 budgets, and update governance rules. Cross-Border Security & Trade: ECOWAS teams inspected the Stabilisation Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau, while Nigeria and other members pushed stronger border cooperation to curb terrorism and transnational crime and to boost regional trade. Maritime Security: The Obangame Express exercise wrapped up after a three-week Gulf of Guinea drill with Guinea-Bissau among participants, aimed at tackling piracy, illegal fishing, and trafficking. Digital Connectivity & Regulation: UCC addressed taxation and sovereignty concerns as Starlink sought/secured a license, with regulators focusing on a local infrastructure presence and compliance. Mobility Policy: Congo announced visa-free entry for all Africans from January 2027, joining other countries easing movement across the continent. Shipping & Sanctions Loopholes: A report highlighted how Russia’s shadow fleet exploited weak maritime registries, including Guinea-Bissau being listed in shipping rankings tied to flag-state dynamics.
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