AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCashew Processing Expansion: Pajson Agro India, sourcing cashews largely from West Africa, is scaling up after running its Andhra Pradesh plant near capacity (86% utilization) and is building a new Vizianagaram facility to add 35,000 tonnes, targeting total capacity of 65,000–70,000 tonnes by FY30. Regional Finance & Skills: WAEMU’s COFEB finance master’s program is underway with participants from across the bloc, including two Bissau-Guineans, as the region pushes to deepen banking and risk-management expertise. Mangrove Corridor for Coastal Resilience: Wetlands International launched Mangrove Capital Africa Phase IV in Freetown, focusing restoration along Senegal, Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone to strengthen cross-border ecosystems and livelihoods. Food Security Pressure from Black Sea Attacks: UN officials warn that renewed strikes on Black Sea ports and vessels are driving a sharp wheat price jump (about 20% since early July), with Guinea-Bissau-flagged shipping among those affected. Maritime Safety Alerts: India continues to urge caution for seafarers operating in the “highly volatile” Black Sea, after multiple attacks involving Indian crew and wider disruption to commercial routes. Fertilizer Supply Crunch (Guinea-Bissau Link): Itafos says global fertilizer markets are in crisis due to sulfur shortages, while also pointing to its Guinea-Bissau mine development as part of longer-term supply plans.
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