AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGuinea-Bissau Politics: Transitional leader Gen. Horta N’Tam has made his first foreign trip since the 2025 coup, flying to Chad for independence celebrations—an effort to rebuild legitimacy and ties amid diplomatic isolation. Aviation & Infrastructure: A Chinese contractor says it has completed major works at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport in Bissau, including a new air traffic control tower and technical block, with handover planned for 2027. Press Freedom: The MFWA urges governments in Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Guinea to stop arbitrary arrests and prolonged pretrial detention of journalists and civil society actors, warning media freedom is worsening. Regional Diplomacy: Senegal has begun an ECOWAS facilitation mission in Guinea-Bissau, as the country’s political transition continues. Maritime Security: Guinea-Bissau-flagged MV Golden Leo was attacked off Odesa, and a separate report highlights how Black Sea shipping risks are spreading to crews from across Africa and beyond. International Solidarity: Multiple pieces mark Fidel Castro’s centenary on August 13, linking Cuba’s legacy to anti-imperialism and internationalism.
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