AGP Executive Report
Last update: 44 minutes agoConstitutional Referendum: Guinea-Bissau’s military-led government will hold a constitutional referendum on Aug. 30 that would expand presidential powers, including appointing and dismissing the prime minister and cabinet, dissolving parliament during “grave political crisis,” and cutting seats from 102 to 65—moves a university professor warns could create “absolute power.” Telecom Leadership: MTN Group named Ikenna Ikeme as Executive for Group Regulatory Affairs from Sept. 7, as part of leadership changes tied to its Ambition 2030 strategy; the group also appointed Ashutosh Tiwary to lead regulatory and operations for Francophone markets, with prior experience including turning around MTN Guinea-Bissau. Fisheries & Nutrition: A study highlights that Guinea-Bissau and other West African countries could gain major nutrition benefits if more fish catch is retained locally, arguing fisheries access and management should explicitly factor food and nutrition security. Maritime Security: The US Coast Guard kept Guinea-Bissau on its port-security advisory list, meaning extra security conditions may apply to vessels calling at affected ports before entering the US. Tax Administration Support: Guinea-Bissau is among six countries set to benefit from a US$5.3m AfDB-backed project to strengthen tax administration and domestic revenue systems.
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