AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoConstitutional Politics: Guinea-Bissau’s constitutional referendum is still sparking backlash, with the West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS) warning that disputes over the process could deepen tensions ahead of December elections; WADEMOS cited opposition and civil society concerns about transparency and inclusiveness, even as the National Electoral Commission reported a “Yes” win of about 70% on roughly 63% turnout. Local Economy: Guinea-Bissau’s Prime Minister Ilidio Vieira Te urged stronger local cashew processing to boost incomes and reduce reliance on raw exports, calling for accessible and transparent financing across the cashew value chain ahead of a November roundtable. Political Leadership: Orlando Mendes Viegas, a former Guinea-Bissau minister and senior PRS figure, has died in France at 66; he served in multiple portfolios including trade, fisheries, natural resources and energy, transport and telecoms, and also led Bissau’s municipal council earlier in his career. Regional Security (context): Nigeria’s naval leadership renewed calls for stronger ECOWAS maritime cooperation and cited past sealift support to Guinea-Bissau, linking logistics and regional readiness to tackling shared threats. Sports (Bissau-linked): El-Kanemi Warriors have travelled to Bissau for the CAF Confederation Cup second leg against UDIB, after winning the first leg 3-0 at home.
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