AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMaritime Education Leadership: Ghana’s Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has taken over as Chancellor and Board Chairman of the Regional Maritime University (RMU), with the handover from Sierra Leone completed in Accra; he pledged stronger governance, better infrastructure and financial sustainability to position RMU as a top maritime training hub for member states including Guinea-Bissau. Aviation Integration: United Nigeria Airlines was admitted as a full member of AFRAA, a move aimed at deepening West African aviation cooperation; the airline also points to a Guinea-Bissau MoU tied to plans for a national carrier. Guinea-Bissau–Morocco Diplomacy: Guinea-Bissau reaffirmed support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and backed the autonomy plan for the Sahara, highlighting the opening of a consulate in Dakhla as a sign of strengthened partnership. Guinea-Bissau Economy Watch: A World Bank update says Guinea-Bissau grew 5.8% in 2025 on strong cashew performance, but warns that debt, a fragile financial sector, and low private-sector productivity threaten longer-term gains. Energy Access Gap: A World Bank “Mission 300” progress report shows electrification momentum, but nearly 600 million Africans still lack electricity, underscoring the scale of investment needed for industrial growth.
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