AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMpox in Guinea-Bissau: UNICEF says the country’s first mpox outbreak is already hitting children hard, with 23 of 46 suspected cases under age 15 (16 under age 4). Seven adult cases are confirmed so far, with no deaths reported, but UNICEF warns surveillance gaps could mean more infections are going undetected—especially as schools reopen in September. Constitutional referendum row: Guinea-Bissau’s opposition PAIGC is calling for a boycott of the 30 August constitutional referendum, arguing parties were excluded and the process could be rigged, with proposed changes shifting the country from a parliamentary to a presidential system. Public health basics: WHO and UNICEF report that only 7% of health facilities in Guinea-Bissau met basic sanitation standards in 2025, highlighting sanitation and access gaps that affect patient dignity and safety. Religious milestone: Aicha Settimia Canté, daughter of a Bissau-Guinean imam, made her first profession as a Catholic religious sister in Bissau, drawing both celebration and online hate speech. Security watchlist: The US Coast Guard says Guinea-Bissau remains on its port security advisory list, meaning extra security steps may be required for ships calling there before entering the US. Tax administration support: An AfDB-backed project worth about US$5.3m will strengthen tax administration in Guinea-Bissau and other West African states.
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