AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAviation Deal for Connectivity: Guinea-Bissau signed an MoU with Nigeria’s United Nigeria Airlines to explore a fully operational national carrier, Air Bissau, with Osvaldo Vieira International Airport as the hub and a joint venture structure led by United Nigeria Airlines. Tech & Consumer Electronics Distribution: Cyprus-based Asbis says its Middle East unit has activated a new Apple distribution agreement covering Guinea-Bissau and other African markets, with first shipments already underway. Trade Facilitation in WAEMU: WAEMU aligned its approved-origin rules with HS 2022 to improve origin determination, reduce misapplication in free trade preferences, and strengthen customs risk management and revenue collection. Health Systems Funding: The African Development Fund approved a $14.26m grant for a West African health systems strengthening program covering Guinea-Bissau and others, including plans for a cross-border “One Health” lab in Togo and stronger regional disease surveillance. Regional Economic Outlook: The World Bank expects Sub-Saharan Africa growth to slow to 4.0% in 2026 due to energy shocks, weaker demand, and tight fiscal space. Maritime Safety & Shipping Risk: India-linked Gulf incidents continue to raise concerns for commercial shipping, with repeated protests over US strikes and evacuations of seafarers.
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