AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoECOWAS Security: Nigeria deployed another 86 troops to the ECOWAS Stabilisation Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau (ESSMGB), underscoring continued regional security support. US Visa Costs: The US is making its visa bond programme permanent from Aug 3, letting consular officers require refundable deposits of $10,000–$20,000 for B1/B2 business and tourist visas for nationals of 50 countries, including Guinea-Bissau—aimed at reducing overstays. Regional Governance & Health: Sierra Leone’s Patrick Lansana was elected Vice President of the ECOWAS Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) Network, with Guinea-Bissau’s Da Silva Estevão taking the presidency. Trade & Logistics Risk: Black Sea shipping remains volatile as attacks disrupt maritime routes; the wider impact is felt in cargo and port operations tied to regional trade flows. Environment & Livelihoods: Mangrove Capital Africa Phase IV launched in Freetown to restore coastal wetlands across Senegal, Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone, targeting stronger cross-border conservation and community resilience.
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