AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoConstitutional Referendum: Guinea-Bissau voters approved a new constitution giving the president far more power, with the “yes” camp reported at 70% and turnout around 60%, ahead of December 6 elections. The changes let the president appoint and dismiss the prime minister and cabinet, create or abolish ministries, and dissolve parliament, while reducing seats in the National Assembly from 102 to 65; the main opposition PAIGC and civil society groups denounced the vote and urged a boycott, saying safeguards were missing. Diplomacy: Serbia’s foreign minister met Guinea-Bissau’s FM Fatoumata Jau in Belgrade to push stronger political and economic ties. International ties: Nepal formally established diplomatic relations with Guinea-Bissau, bringing Nepal’s total to 184 countries. Regional energy: A World Bank report says West Africa has expanded cross-border electricity links with over 4,000 km of transmission lines, including a Guinea-Bissau-connected loop. Sports: Nigeria’s Super Eagles confirmed AFCON 2027 qualifiers will include a trip to Guinea-Bissau on Sept 27, while injury concerns and squad pressure continue for the campaign.
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