AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoClimate Finance for Guinea-Bissau: The GEF approved new LDCF/SCCF projects worth over $67m, including support for Guinea-Bissau, to cut flood and coastal risks, boost food and water security, and strengthen disaster preparedness. Energy Reality Check: A Guinea-Bissau-focused analysis on the OMVG power project says only the transmission/interconnection parts are operational until the Sambangalou dam is completed, challenging earlier government claims that OMVG would fully solve electricity needs. Regional Food Security Push: The AfDB urged West Africa to move from rice plans to action, warning a $3.5bn annual rice import bill is draining reserves, and pointing to a $680m regional programme with early funding already approved for countries including Guinea-Bissau. Migration Pressure at Sea: Mauritanian authorities reported rescues/interceptions of 911 migrants over five days, with many Gambians among those rescued off the Atlantic route. US Deportations Linked to West Africa: The US confirmed deportation lists under its West Africa Operations Watch, including 355 people across the region; Guinea-Bissau is listed with one case.
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