AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSports & Youth Basketball: The 2026 FIBA U18 AfroBasket is set for 5–16 August in Abidjan, with Zone 2 qualifiers scheduled in Conakry, Guinea (17–19 July) as the tournament also doubles as a qualifier for the 2027 U19 World Cup. Security Watch: The UN warns extremist groups are rapidly expanding across West Africa and the Sahel, increasingly targeting Gulf of Guinea coastal states with drones, new communications and cryptocurrencies, while terrorism and drug trafficking grow more intertwined. Guinea-Linked Local News: Guinea’s poultry trade is in the spotlight after an arrest over alleged guinea fowl meat sales following a sting operation. Maritime Cooperation: West and Central African states back a new Gulf of Guinea rapid reaction maritime task force to tackle piracy, smuggling, armed robbery and illegal fishing. Mining & Investment: Guinea’s Simandou rail project is nearing a major milestone, while regional mining investment continues to attract new capital. Culture & Music: AFRIMMA returns with nominees unveiled, with Davido leading nominations and a new Dallas festival planned.
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