AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoGuinea-Bissau Politics: Ousted former president Umaro Sissoco Embaló has declared he will return to Guinea-Bissau and run in the 6 December 2026 presidential election, with his comeback expected on 4 October—reigniting debate over the army’s role and the credibility of the vote after the 2025 coup. AFCON 2027 Qualifiers (Bissau): Guinea-Bissau’s “Djurtus” stunned Nigeria’s Super Eagles 3-0 at the Estádio 24 de Setembro, with Franculino Djú, Mama Baldé and Álvaro Djaló scoring as Nigeria struggled to match the hosts’ aggression; Guinea-Bissau coach Emiliano Té says the win is only a step in a longer campaign. Super Eagles Fallout: Nigeria coach Eric Chelle insists qualification hopes are still alive and points to pitch and heat, while former players and pundits—including Victor Ikpeba and Dimeji Lawal—criticised team selection and reliance on “overhyped” overseas-born talent. Diplomacy: Guinea-Bissau’s embassy in The Gambia marked the country’s 53rd independence anniversary, highlighting reforms and elections planned for 6 December 2026. Public Health: ECOWAS, via its Rabies centre in Bissau, marked World Rabies Day calling for stronger joint action to prevent rabies deaths. Finance (BCEAO): BCEAO published the list of 175 authorised participants to open PI-SPI instant payment services, including Guinea-Bissau.
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