AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoJunta Shake-up: Guinea-Bissau’s military ruler, General Horta N’Tam, has dismissed Lieutenant-General Sadji Fati, a senior officer close to ousted president Umaro Sissoco Embaló. The move adds to a series of changes targeting Embaló allies as the junta faces pressure to restore civilian rule. Regional Trade: Guinea says road projects linking it with Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone are helping turn the African free-trade agreement into practical cross-border connections. Black Sea Attack: The Guinea-Bissau-flagged cargo ship HS Dignity sank after a drone attack off Bulgaria on October 13; 11 crew members remain missing. Vaccine Trial Dispute: A proposed hepatitis B study involving newborns in Guinea-Bissau is again under scrutiny. The country says it has not approved the trial, while critics raise concerns over consent and ethics as reports say U.S. funding may resume. Election Uncertainty: The junta’s pledge to hold elections by December 6 is in doubt, with the electoral commission citing unmet conditions and ECOWAS urging talks and a clear transition plan.
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