AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDeportation Watch: The US confirmed it will deport 355 people from West Africa and published names and photos, with Liberia (94) and Nigeria (110) among the largest groups; Guinea-Bissau is listed with 1 person, and authorities direct people to the DHS portal for full details. Climate Finance: Guinea-Bissau is set to receive over USD 67m in new resilience funding approved by the GEF’s Least Developed Countries Fund and Special Climate Change Fund, alongside projects aimed at flood/coastal risk, food and water security, and ecosystem protection. Bissau Church Leadership: In Bissau, Bishop Lampra Cá urged newly ordained priests and deacons to stay close to the faithful, avoid living for “the internet,” and prioritize service to the poor, sick, and those on the margins. Regional Energy Governance: Guinea’s energy minister, now OMVG chairman, warned that cash-flow problems and contractual tensions could delay key projects like the Sambangalou Dam and the OMVG Interconnection unless member states clear dues and fund 2026 operations. Maritime Security Context: A major Gulf of Guinea exercise (Obangame Express OE26) wrapped up in May, with Guinea-Bissau among participating countries focused on tackling piracy, illegal fishing, and trafficking.
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