AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMaritime & Trade Costs: CMA CGM announced new July 2026 Peak Season Surcharges, including a US$200 per TEU charge on China-to-West Africa North Range cargo covering Guinea-Bissau (plus others), and a US$1,000 per container surcharge for certain Indian Subcontinent routes to Red Sea ports. Aviation & Connectivity: United Nigeria Airlines has been admitted as a full member of AFRAA, signaling stronger West African network ambitions; the airline also noted an MoU with Guinea-Bissau to help establish a national carrier. Education & Public Spending: Kano State topped an ECOWAS education spending ranking by the University of Paris index, highlighting how budget execution and transparency can translate into measurable sector performance. Agriculture & Processing: Jigawa tomato farmers are pushing for a tomato processing plant to cut post-harvest losses and stabilize incomes—an angle that resonates for regional food industry planning. Foreign Policy: Guinea-Bissau reaffirmed support for Morocco’s sovereignty and the Sahara Autonomy Plan, keeping regional diplomacy in focus.
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