AGP Executive Report
Last update: 34 minutes agoGuinea Opposition in Mourning: Former Prime Minister Sidya Touré, a leading figure of the Union of Republican Forces (UFR), died in Paris at 81 after treatment in Abidjan; his party says burial in Guinea is “inconceivable,” and his body is expected to arrive in Abidjan, while Guinea’s government has issued condolences. Political Space Under Pressure: Touré’s death comes amid Guinea’s crackdown on dissent, including the dissolution of dozens of political parties earlier in 2026, after the 2021 coup that sidelined major opposition groups. Regional Climate Governance: ECOWAS Parliament urged member states to move beyond climate strategies, warning that weak funding and political will are driving displacement and insecurity; it called for measurable implementation. West Africa Economic Signals: ECOWAS Investment Forum 2027 preparations are underway in Lomé, with a focus on energy transition, SME financing, climate projects, and green industrialization. Human Rights Debate: Liberia’s lawmakers gained momentum on a bill to abolish the death penalty, backed by at least 15 MPs, as civil society pushes alignment with international commitments.
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