AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoConstitutional Referendum: Guinea-Bissau voted Sunday on a referendum to rewrite the constitution, aiming to strengthen presidential powers and reduce parliament ahead of December elections after last year’s coup; turnout was low in many areas after opposition urged a boycott, arguing the draft was produced by transitional military authorities without broad consultation and would concentrate power in the presidency. ECOWAS Unity Push: ECOWAS began a new chapter under new Commission President Birame Diop, stressing continued engagement with the Alliance of Sahel States despite Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger leaving the bloc, citing shared borders and threats like terrorism and transboundary crime. Public Finance Watch: Separate reporting on Nigeria’s presidency travel costs (₦37.64bn over June 2023–April 2026) is circulating regionally, adding to scrutiny of executive spending and logistics. Digital Access for Students: Google expanded its free Google AI Plus offer to students across 27 African countries including Guinea-Bissau, with access to Gemini tools and cloud storage. Business/Trade Context: Wheat prices jumped to a three-year high on Black Sea export fears, with knock-on risks for food costs in import-dependent countries across Africa.
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