AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGuinea’s Parliament Takes Shape: Guinea inaugurated its new National Assembly in Conakry, marking the start of the 10th legislature under the Fifth Republic. Dansa Kourouma was elected speaker of the 147-seat house. Rain-Season Safety Alert: At least three people were killed and several injured after a nine-storey building under construction collapsed on the outskirts of Conakry, with heavy rainfall blamed; rescue and debris removal were still ongoing. Visa Rules in the Spotlight: Russia published its visa-free entry list for African countries, but most exemptions are limited to diplomatic and service passport holders; South Africa is the main exception for ordinary travellers. Trade and Food Security: A new study warns that West African flooding has become far more likely due to climate change and rapid urban growth, with risks to livelihoods, agriculture, and water-borne diseases. Investment Signals for Guinea: A World Investment Report says FDI into Guinea jumped more than fivefold to about $8bn, driven by bauxite and iron ore mining projects. Local Culture, Big Crowd Energy: The United African Festival runs at Genoa Park in Conakry’s wider region today and tomorrow, celebrating African fashion, art, music and food.
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