AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoECOWAS Mediation in Guinea-Bissau: Senegal has started as ECOWAS facilitator for Guinea-Bissau’s political transition, meeting President Horta Inta-A and Prime Minister Ilidio Vieira Te ahead of a constitutional referendum on Aug. 30 and elections set for Dec. 6. Black Sea Shipping and Food Security: Russia’s drone and missile attacks continue to hit civilian vessels near Odesa, including Guinea-Bissau-flagged ships carrying Ukrainian wheat; one sailor was killed and three injured in the latest strike, while repeated attacks threaten global grain supplies. Ukraine Support for Farmers: Ukraine has asked the EU for €220 million in non-repayable aid to subsidize interest for small and medium farmers hit by port and corridor disruptions. U.S. Visa Bond Rules: The U.S. made its visa bond programme permanent, with a refundable bond up to $20,000 for citizens of 30 African countries including Guinea-Bissau, effective Aug. 3. CAF Football Draws: Nigeria’s Shooting Stars and El-Kanemi Warriors learned preliminary-round opponents, with El-Kanemi set to face Guinea-Bissau’s UDIB.
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