AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUN Security Update: The UN warns terrorist groups are rapidly expanding across West Africa and the Sahel, increasingly targeting coastal states in the Gulf of Guinea with drones, new communications and cryptocurrencies. Maritime Security: A new Africa-led Gulf of Guinea rapid reaction naval task force was launched to fight piracy, smuggling, armed robbery and illegal fishing, with Nigeria’s Tinubu inaugurating it and early commitments from Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Guinea Economy & Industry: Guinea’s Conakry Terminal has launched a digital platform to modernize the country’s supply chain infrastructure, while Guinea Insurance reported N2.78bn Q3 profit and urged digital synergy and local content across oil, gas and insurance. Mining & Infrastructure (Guinea-linked): Simandou’s 650km rail project is nearing a major milestone, aiming to break the iron ore duopoly with high-grade ore and major rail/port infrastructure. Human Rights (Guinea): Two years after the enforced disappearance of FNDC activists, abductions and disappearances continue with impunity, according to reporting. Visa/Travel (Region): Gabon updated bilateral visa exemption rules, with only three African countries listed for visa-free entry on ordinary passports.
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