AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBlack Sea Shipping Crisis: Ukraine’s foreign minister Andrii Sybiha urged an emergency UN Security Council meeting after Russia’s strikes hit civilian vessels, saying no ships passed through the Black Sea corridor at peak harvest; the attacks have killed people on Guinea-Bissau-flagged and other foreign-linked ships, including the MV Golden Leo case that drew international outrage. Diplomatic Push: India’s Jaishankar met Russia’s Lavrov in Manila and reiterated “strong concern” for Indian seafarers’ safety, after India summoned Russia’s charge d’affaires over the Golden Leo deaths; Russia says it won’t stop targeting shipping. Rescue at Sea: Ukrainian border guards rescued 16 crew from the bulk carrier Golden Rose after a drone strike and fire, with no injuries reported. Regional Governance: ECOWAS urged Guinea-Bissau’s military leaders to release jailed opposition figures, as political tensions continue. Travel Access Watch: Passport index updates keep spotlight on mobility—Haiti’s passport ranks low, while Nigerians can access 44 destinations without pre-arrival visas. Health Policy: A new roundup maps how African countries are shifting from older eHealth strategies to more binding digital health laws and plans.
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