AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoECOWAS Mission Update: Nigeria has rotated command of its ECOWAS Stabilization Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau, with Lt. Col. Afam Junior Chidi taking over from Lt. Col. Bibode Clarke after a handover in Bissau. U.S. Visa Rules: The United States has made its refundable visa bond programme permanent, effective August 3, with consular officers able to require B1/B2 business and tourist applicants from 50 countries—including Guinea-Bissau and other West African states—to post up to $20,000 before visas are issued. Health & Climate: A new study says climate change is “moving” malaria—slightly increasing risk overall, but potentially reducing it in today’s hottest hotspots while raising risk in southern and East Africa. Agriculture & Soil: A new discussion of Amílcar Cabral’s agronomy ideas links soil restoration to freedom and rural livelihoods, arguing Guinea-Bissau and Africa need to look beyond farming alone. Regional Finance: EBID approved €80 million for Coris Holding to expand SME lending across West Africa, including Guinea-Bissau, with support for agriculture, agribusiness and energy value chains. Environment & Data: Gulf of Guinea countries are urged to share fisheries and marine biodiversity data to unlock international funding for ocean protection.
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