AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoConstitutional Referendum: Guinea-Bissau voters have provisionally approved a new constitution (70% in favour) that expands presidential powers ahead of a December election, including the president’s ability to appoint and dismiss the prime minister and cabinet, create or abolish ministries, and dissolve parliament in major crises. Political Tension: The main opposition PAIGC boycotted the vote, calling the process a “staging” with weak safeguards, while reports say polling in Bissau was slow and some residents were unclear on the referendum’s purpose. Football & Transfers: Everton’s late pursuit of USA striker Folarin Balogun collapsed at the last moment over concerns tied to his medical and “treatment,” while Guinea-Bissau international Beto has completed a permanent move to Fiorentina. Sports Streaming: DAZN secured LaLiga broadcast rights across Sub-Saharan Africa for three seasons, bringing all matches (including coverage for Guinea-Bissau) to fans from this weekend. Arts & Culture: A new cultural dossier by Vijay Prashad highlights “a Vietnam in the field of culture,” linking art, education, and resistance under imperialism.
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