AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoECOWAS Security Update: Nigeria has rotated its troops in Guinea-Bissau’s ECOWAS Stabilization Support Mission, with Lt. Col. Afam Junior Chidi taking over from Lt. Col. Bibode Clarke after a handover in Bissau and the shift from Nigerian Company 4 to Company 5. Regional Peacekeeping: A separate report says 86 Nigerian personnel deployed to Guinea-Bissau under NIGCOY 5 ESSMGB, arriving by C-130 and urged to respect host laws and maintain discipline. U.S. Visa Policy Impact: The United States made its refundable visa bond programme permanent, with consular officers able to require B1/B2 applicants from 50 countries—including Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria—to post up to $20,000 before visa issuance. Governance & Finance: The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) signed an €80m deal with Coris Holding to expand SME lending across West Africa, including Guinea-Bissau. Public Health & Climate: A new study warns climate change is “moving” malaria risk, slightly increasing childhood malaria overall while shifting risk toward southern and East Africa. Environment & Food Security: FAO reports global hunger fell, but Africa still lags, with 20% of Africans food insecure in 2025.
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