AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPolitics & Elections: Ex-president Umaro Sissoco Embaló says he will run in December’s presidential election, framing his return to Bissau for 4 October as a bid for national harmony and tolerance, with his party congress set for 16–17 October and a wider “Republican Platform” expected to back him. Diplomacy: Turkey’s FM Hakan Fidan met Guinea-Bissau’s foreign minister Fatumata Jau in New York, alongside talks with Venezuela and El Salvador, including a double-taxation agreement—signaling Ankara’s push to deepen ties with Lusophone partners. Regional Security & Governance: ECOWAS opened recruitment for nationals across its institutions (including the Community Court of Justice and GIABA), while Guinea-Bissau and regional stability debates continue alongside calls for stronger enforcement of peace agreements. Development Finance: BOAD approved 157.5 billion FCFA in new financing, including 30 billion FCFA for road works in Guinea-Bissau—aimed at boosting connectivity on the RN1 axis. Trade, Food & Nutrition: A study led by Oceana argues that more equitable fishing access deals could keep nutrient-rich fish in origin countries, naming Guinea-Bissau as a major potential beneficiary for calcium and other micronutrients. Business & Investment: Chevron plans a major exploration push, citing new blocks including Guinea-Bissau, as it increases exploration spending and leans more on AI and accountability.
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