AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMaritime Safety Update: All 20 Indian crew members of the Guinea-Bissau-flagged tanker MT Jalveer, evacuated after an attack off Oman, have safely returned home after meetings in Muscat with India’s ambassador ahead of repatriation. Gulf Tensions: The incident is part of a wider wave of attacks in the Gulf of Oman tied to the US-Iran standoff, with India repeatedly protesting “lethal” strikes on commercial shipping. Aviation for Guinea-Bissau: Guinea-Bissau signed an MoU with Nigeria’s United Nigeria Airlines to explore launching a national carrier, AIR BISSAU, aimed at boosting connectivity via Osvaldo Vieira International Airport. Trade & Agriculture: China expanded market access for African cashew nuts by introducing unified inspection and quarantine rules, with Guinea-Bissau among countries previously gaining access. Digital Security in West Africa: Nigeria won the ECOWAS regional cybersecurity hackathon, taking the $10,000 prize after teams tackled ransomware, phishing, fraud and threats to critical infrastructure.
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