AGP Executive Report
Last update: 23 minutes agoGuinea-Bissau Politics: The military-led government is pushing ahead with a constitutional referendum on Sunday, Aug. 30, amid opposition calls for a boycott and warnings the draft would shift power toward the presidency ahead of planned elections. Public Health: Guinea-Bissau is facing an mpox outbreak, with authorities saying children make up about half of suspected cases and UNICEF warns surveillance gaps could let the virus spread unnoticed. Regional Security: ECOWAS praised the professionalism of its Stabilisation Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau and urged better preparation for the referendum and upcoming elections. Culture & Faith: A Muslim imam’s daughter in Guinea-Bissau made her first profession as a Catholic religious sister, highlighting interfaith journeys and community ties. Education & Tech: Google expanded its free student AI offer to 27 African countries, including Guinea-Bissau, giving eligible students access to Gemini tools and extra storage. Health Systems: WAHO donated €1.5m in lab equipment to Guinea-Bissau to strengthen disease detection and emergency response. Wildlife & Heritage: New field reporting from Boé National Park describes rare “accumulative stone throwing” by wild chimpanzees, pointing to possible cultural behavior.
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