AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoJunta and Embaló: Guinea-Bissau’s junta chief has dismissed a senior officer described as close to ousted former president Umaro Sissoco Embaló, adding to tensions over the military’s rule. Election Deadlock: The junta’s promised transition faces mounting scrutiny after the December 6 election was cancelled. ECOWAS is pressing the authorities to begin talks, while questions grow over whether a civilian handover can proceed on schedule. Vaccine Trial Dispute: The government has denied approving a controversial hepatitis B vaccine study in newborns, but researchers say a revised protocol has received ethics approval in Guinea-Bissau and Denmark. The study remains contentious amid concerns about consent and infant safety. Maritime Incident: The Guinea-Bissau-flagged cargo ship HS Dignity sank after a drone attack off Bulgaria’s coast; 11 crew members were reported missing.**
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