AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUS Port Security Watchlist: The US Coast Guard kept 22 countries on its port security advisory list, including Guinea-Bissau, saying ports there are not maintaining effective antiterrorism measures—meaning extra security steps for ships calling at affected ports before entering the US. AfDB Tax Boost for Guinea-Bissau: Guinea-Bissau is among six West African countries to benefit from a US$5.3m AfDB-backed project to strengthen tax administration and domestic revenue systems. Cashew Exports Update: Guinea-Bissau has exported about 200,000 tonnes of cashew nuts so far this season; the Commerce minister linked smoother shipments to upcoming October port dredging. Polio Outbreak Closure: WHO confirmed polio type 2 transmission has been interrupted in Guinea-Bissau, alongside four other African countries, after technical assessments. Migration Pressure: Afrobarometer finds high emigration intent in the region, with Guinea-Bissau among the top countries for frequent “thinking about leaving.” Regional Security Diplomacy: Russia and Ghana discussed measures to normalize ties between ECOWAS and the AES bloc, with West African security and counterterrorism at the center. Energy News (Regional): Chevron confirmed a major oil-and-gas condensate discovery in Angola’s Block 0, with potential tie-back development using nearby infrastructure.
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