AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBlack Sea Shipping Under Fire: Russia struck a Guinea-Bissau-flagged wheat carrier, the Mera Queen, near Odesa, killing one sailor and injuring three; the crew was evacuated as a fire damaged the hull. More Drone Damage Off Odesa: A German-owned bulk carrier, Emil, was hit repeatedly by drones, disabling key systems and striking again during evacuation, underscoring how dangerous the corridor has become for civilian vessels. Food Security Stakes: Ukraine’s acting foreign minister warned Russia is trying to repeat the 2022 playbook by attacking civilian ships and ports, warning global food prices and hunger could surge again. ECOWAS Political Move in Bissau: Senegal has started as ECOWAS facilitator for Guinea-Bissau’s transition, meeting President Horta Inta-A and Prime Minister Ilidio Vieira Te ahead of a constitutional referendum on Aug. 30 and elections set for Dec. 6. Visa Costs Rise for West Africans: The U.S. raised the maximum refundable visa bond to $20,000 for nationals of Guinea-Bissau and other African countries under a permanent policy. Football Draws: Guinea-Bissau’s UDIB will face Nigeria’s El Kanemi Warriors in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round.
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