AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoNational Assembly: Guinea held the inaugural session of its new National Assembly in Conakry, electing Dansa Kourouma as speaker, marking the start of the 10th legislature under the Fifth Republic. Disaster Response: At least three people were killed after a nine-storey building under construction collapsed on the outskirts of Conakry, with heavy rainfall blamed; rescue and debris removal are ongoing. Visa Rules in Africa: South Africa’s updated 2026 visa-free list includes Guinea, but Sierra Leone is excluded again, with eligibility varying by nationality and passport type. Trade & Agriculture: The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council expanded outreach in Guinea to boost U.S. corn use in poultry and feed, including plans for training and a national poultry workshop. Security Watch: The UN warns extremist threats are spreading across West Africa and the Sahel, with groups increasingly targeting Gulf of Guinea coastal states. Economy & Investment: A new World Investment Report says FDI into Guinea surged to about $8bn in 2025, driven mainly by bauxite and iron ore mining.
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