AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGuinea-Bissau Politics: Domingos Simoes Pereira, the opposition leader and former prime minister, was moved back to prison after a military court decision, with his family saying he faces new accusations tied to an alleged coup attempt in October 2025; they report no trial date yet and raise concerns over his health. UK Travel Rules: The UK updated its visa national list, again requiring entry clearance for nationals of Nigeria and 32 other African countries for visits up to six months, including for some travellers transiting through UK airports. Regional Mobility Impact: Separate guidance highlights that UK tightening affects many West Africans, including Guinea-Bissau, potentially disrupting students, business travel and medical trips. Fintech in the Region: BanffPay (Liberia) secured a Payment Service Provider license from the Central Bank of Liberia, aiming to roll out a unified pay-in/pay-out API to support digital payments and cross-border disbursements. Trade & Logistics: CMA CGM announced new peak season surcharges affecting routes to West Africa, including Guinea-Bissau, with a China-to-West Africa North Range fee starting 6 July 2026.
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