AGP Executive Report

Constitutional 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.

Constitution Watch: Guinea-Bissau voters have provisionally approved a new constitution, with 70% backing reforms that expand presidential powers ahead of a December election. The president would be able to appoint and dismiss the prime minister and cabinet, create or abolish ministries, and even dissolve parliament during grave political crises. Political Tension: The referendum was held under a military government after the November 2025 coup, and the main opposition PAIGC boycotted the vote, warning the process lacks safeguards and could “bury our democracy.” Football Buzz: In Europe, Everton’s late bid for USA striker Folarin Balogun collapsed after he pulled out over concerns about his “treatment” during medical checks, leaving the club scrambling for striker options. AFCON Build-Up: Nigeria’s Super Eagles AFCON 2027 qualifiers get underway with a trip to face Madagascar on September 23, with Guinea-Bissau next on September 27—though injuries are already piling up for coach Eric Chelle. Sports Media: DAZN secured LaLiga broadcast rights across Sub-Saharan Africa for the next three seasons, bringing all 380 matches per season to fans in Guinea-Bissau and the region.

Guinea-Bissau Politics: Guinea-Bissau has approved a new constitution in a referendum, with provisional results showing 70% in favour, expanding presidential powers ahead of a December election; the main opposition PAIGC boycotted, and voters in parts of Bissau reported confusion and low turnout. Football Transfers: Everton’s late push for USA striker Folarin Balogun from Monaco hit a snag as the deal collapsed hours before the window closed over concerns tied to the club’s medical and “treatment,” while Beto has already completed a permanent move from Everton to Fiorentina. Sports Injuries: Nigeria’s Super Eagles face an injury headache as winger Yira Sor is ruled out for six weeks, with other fitness doubts piling up ahead of AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. Regional Peace & Culture: ECOWAS unveiled books documenting its peacekeeping and peacemaking interventions, including “Fighting Bushfires,” covering Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea-Bissau. Sports Streaming: DAZN secured LaLiga EA Sports rights across Sub-Saharan Africa for three seasons, bringing all 380 matches per season to fans in Guinea-Bissau and the region.

Culture & Resistance: Vijay Prashad’s new Tricontinental piece revisits the 1968 Cultural Congress of Havana and the idea of “a Vietnam in the field of culture,” arguing imperial power also targets schools, media, museums, and imagination. Constitutional Drama in Guinea-Bissau: Guinea-Bissau’s military-backed referendum is approved in provisional results, expanding presidential powers and reshaping elections ahead of December polls; opposition PAIGC calls for a boycott, saying freedoms are restricted and the process lacks safeguards. ECOWAS Peacekeeping Books: ECOWAS Commission unveils publications on regional peacemaking, including “Fighting Bushfires,” documenting interventions in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea-Bissau from 1990–2003. Sports Streaming for the Region: DAZN secures LaLiga rights across Sub-Saharan Africa for 2026/27–2028/29, bringing all 380 matches per season to fans in Guinea-Bissau and beyond. Guinea-Bissau on the Sports Map: Guinea-Bissau athletes take part in the World Nomad Games opening parade in Kyrgyzstan, with 3,000 athletes from 104 countries.

Constitution Watch: Guinea-Bissau has approved a new constitution in a referendum, with provisional results showing 70% in favour, expanding presidential powers ahead of a December presidential election; the reforms would let the president appoint and dismiss the prime minister and cabinet, create or abolish ministries, and dissolve parliament in a grave political crisis, while the main opposition PAIGC boycotted the vote and critics say the process lacked safeguards and freedom. Sports Transfers: Everton’s Guinea-Bissau international striker Beto has completed a permanent move to Fiorentina for an undisclosed fee, with reports putting the package around £15.4m, as the club’s transfer plans continue. Football Streaming: DAZN secured LaLiga broadcast rights across Sub-Saharan Africa for three seasons (2026/27–2028/29), bringing all 380 matches per season to fans in Guinea-Bissau and the region. Public Health & Culture of Care: WAHO donated lab equipment worth over €1.5m to Guinea-Bissau’s National Public Health Laboratory to boost disease detection and emergency response. Regional Peacekeeping Books: ECOWAS unveiled publications documenting peacekeeping and peacemaking interventions, including “Fighting Bushfires,” covering ECOWAS actions in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea-Bissau.

Guinea-Bissau Constitutional Referendum: Guinea-Bissau’s military-backed government is holding a referendum on a new constitution that would shift the country toward a more presidential system and cut parliament seats from 102 to 61, with voting across 2,000+ polling stations and 914,428 registered voters; opposition groups are urging a boycott, saying freedoms are restricted and the “yes” campaign is effectively controlled. Sports Streaming for West Africa: DAZN has secured LaLiga EA Sports broadcast rights across Sub-Saharan Africa for three seasons (2026/27–2028/29), bringing all 380 matches per season to fans in Guinea-Bissau and the region. Football Injury Update: Nigeria’s Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar is reportedly facing a hamstring issue at Valencia and could miss September AFCON 2027 qualifiers. Public Health in Guinea-Bissau: WAHO donated lab equipment worth about €1.5m to Guinea-Bissau’s National Public Health Laboratory to boost disease detection and emergency response. ECOWAS Peacekeeping Books: ECOWAS unveiled publications documenting its peacekeeping and peacemaking interventions, including coverage of conflicts in Guinea-Bissau.

Constitutional Referendum Watch (Guinea-Bissau): Guinea-Bissau’s military-run government is holding a referendum on a new constitution that would shift the country toward a presidential system and expand the president’s powers ahead of December 6 elections, with voting starting early and security stepped up across Bissau; opposition groups and human-rights voices are calling for a boycott, saying freedoms are restricted and the “yes” campaign is effectively the only one allowed. Regional Peace & Culture (ECOWAS): ECOWAS unveiled major books on ECOMOG and peacemaking, including Fighting Bushfires: ECOWAS and Peacemaking in West Africa, covering interventions in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea-Bissau—an arts-and-history angle on how the region remembers its conflict-resolution legacy. Sports Streaming (DAZN/LaLiga): DAZN secured LaLiga EA SPORTS rights across Sub-Saharan Africa for three seasons, bringing all matches to fans in Guinea-Bissau and beyond starting this weekend. Health Tech (WAHO/Guinea-Bissau): WAHO donated lab equipment worth over €1.5m to Guinea-Bissau’s National Public Health Laboratory to boost disease detection and emergency response.

Guinea-Bissau Politics: Guinea-Bissau’s military-run government holds a constitutional referendum today that could shift the country from a parliamentary to a presidential system, boosting presidential powers ahead of a planned return to civilian rule later this year; voting began after a slow start, with security stepped up in Bissau, while the opposition and civil society urge a boycott, arguing the amendment was drafted in secret by the junta and that freedoms are restricted. ECOWAS Peacekeeping Books: ECOWAS unveiled new publications on peacebuilding and conflict resolution, including Fighting Bushfires: ECOWAS and Peacemaking in West Africa, covering interventions in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea-Bissau, with Nigeria’s Defence Minister Christopher Musa among the guests. Sports Streaming for Guinea-Bissau Fans: DAZN secured LaLiga EA SPORTS rights across Sub-Saharan Africa for three seasons (2026/27–2028/29), bringing all 380 matches per season to subscribers in Guinea-Bissau and the region with English and Spanish commentary. Culture & Faith in Guinea-Bissau: A young woman from a Muslim family background made her first profession as a Catholic religious sister in Guinea-Bissau, marking a major milestone in her faith journey.

Constitutional Referendum: Guinea-Bissau’s military-backed government held a referendum on Sunday that could shift the country toward a presidential system and boost presidential powers ahead of a planned return to civilian rule later this year; voting began slowly in some areas, with security stepped up in Bissau, while opposition leaders and civil society groups urged a boycott, saying freedoms are restricted and the process was drafted without broad consultation. ECOWAS Peacekeeping Books: ECOWAS unveiled four publications in Abuja documenting its peace interventions, including “Fighting Bushfires,” which covers ECOWAS actions in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea-Bissau from 1990–2003, with Nigeria’s Defence Minister Christopher Musa highlighting African troop sacrifices. Sports & Streaming for Guinea-Bissau: DAZN secured LaLiga EA Sports rights across Sub-Saharan Africa for 2026/27–2028/29, bringing all 380 matches per season to fans in Guinea-Bissau with English and Spanish commentary. Public Health Boost: WAHO handed Guinea-Bissau €1.5m lab equipment to strengthen disease detection and epidemiological monitoring at the National Public Health Laboratory. Faith & Community Milestone: Aicha Settimia Canté made her first profession as a Catholic religious sister in Guinea-Bissau, coming from a Muslim family background. Fitness on the Ground: The ECOWAS Stabilisation Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau organized a five-kilometre route march in Bissau to promote fitness, teamwork and interoperability among mission and host forces.

Guinea-Bissau Politics: Guinea-Bissau’s military-backed authorities will hold a constitutional referendum on Sunday, with the opposition and civil society urging a boycott as freedoms are reportedly restricted and only the “yes” side runs an official campaign. Sports Streaming: DAZN has secured LaLiga EA Sports rights across Sub-Saharan Africa for three seasons (2026/27–2028/29), bringing all 380 matches per season to fans in countries including Guinea-Bissau, with English and Spanish commentary. Football Transfers: Arsenal are linked with a late move for Atletico striker Julian Alvarez, a potential domino that could also reshape interest in other forwards. Public Health & Labs: WAHO donated €1.5m in lab equipment to Guinea-Bissau’s National Public Health Laboratory to boost disease detection and emergency response. Faith & Community: A Catholic sister in Guinea-Bissau, from a Muslim family background, made her first profession, highlighting interfaith journeys within local religious life. ECOWAS in Guinea-Bissau: ESSMGB organized a five-kilometre route march in Bissau to promote fitness, teamwork, and better coordination with Guinea-Bissau security forces.

Sports Streaming: DAZN has secured LaLiga EA Sports broadcast rights across Sub-Saharan Africa for the next three seasons (2026/27–2028/29), starting this weekend—bringing all 380 matches per season to fans in 48 markets, including Guinea-Bissau, with live and on-demand viewing plus English and Spanish commentary, highlights, archives, and behind-the-scenes content. Football Transfer Buzz: Arsenal’s reported interest in Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez is framed as a potential deadline-day domino effect, with knock-on links to other forwards as the transfer market heats up. Guinea-Bissau Politics: Guinea-Bissau’s military-backed authorities are set to hold a constitutional referendum on Sunday, with the opposition urging a boycott over concerns about legitimacy and a restricted campaign environment. Health & Community: WAHO donated €1.5m in lab equipment to Guinea-Bissau to boost disease detection and epidemiological monitoring, strengthening the National Public Health Laboratory’s emergency response capacity. Faith & Society: A Catholic religious sister in Guinea-Bissau, from a Muslim family background, made her first profession, highlighting interfaith journeys and community ties.

Sports Streaming: DAZN secured rights to broadcast LaLiga EA SPORTS across Sub-Saharan Africa for three seasons (2026/27 to 2028/29), starting this weekend. Fans get all 380 matches per season live and on-demand across 48 markets, with English and Spanish commentary, plus highlights and behind-the-scenes content. Guinea-Bissau Health & Labs: WAHO donated €1.5m in lab equipment to Guinea-Bissau’s National Public Health Laboratory under the PROALAB project, aiming to boost disease detection, epidemiological monitoring, and emergency response capacity. Local Sports/Community: ECOWAS Stabilisation Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau (ESSMGB) held a 5km route march in Bissau to promote fitness, teamwork, and better interoperability between mission personnel and Guinea-Bissau security forces. Football Spotlight: Semi Ajayi says competition for places in Nigeria’s Super Eagles is “always good,” as he looks ahead to 2027 AFCON qualifiers that include matches against Guinea-Bissau. Entertainment (Global): The New York Film Festival announced its Talks lineup for NYFF64, featuring conversations with Martin Scorsese, James Gray, Mike Leigh, Sofia Coppola, Ava DuVernay and more.

ECOWAS at 50: Nigeria’s Defence Minister Christopher Musa reignited the debate over who “saved” Liberia and Sierra Leone, arguing ECOMOG and African troops—not foreign powers—were decisive, as ECOWAS honoured former ECOMOG commanders and journalists. Guinea-Bissau Public Health: WAHO donated €1.5m in lab equipment to Guinea-Bissau’s National Public Health Laboratory to boost disease detection, surveillance, and emergency response. Faith & Community: Aicha Settimia Canté, daughter of a Muslim imam, made her first profession as a Catholic religious sister in Bissau, a milestone shared widely online. ECOWAS Mission Life: ESSMGB held a 5km route march in Bissau to build fitness, teamwork, and interoperability among mission and host-nation forces. Sports on TV: Tottenham vs Newcastle and Newcastle vs West Brom got full global channel listings for fans. Football Leadership Buzz: The race to replace Nigeria’s NFF president after Ibrahim Gusau’s resignation is heating up, with names like Kunle Soname emerging.

Football Leadership: Nigeria’s NFF president race heats up after Ibrahim Gusau’s resignation, with Kunle Soname and Mike Emenalo among the names being floated for the vacant top role or an interim normalisation setup. ECOWAS Legacy & Peacekeeping: Defence Minister Christopher Musa pushed back on who “saved” Liberia and Sierra Leone, crediting ECOMOG and African troops, while also unveiling a book on ECOWAS peacemaking that includes awards for former ECOMOG commanders and journalists. Guinea-Bissau Health Boost: WAHO handed Guinea-Bissau €1.5m in lab equipment to strengthen disease detection and emergency response via the PROALAB project. Faith & Community Life: Aicha Settimia Canté, daughter of a Bissau-Guinean imam, made her first profession as a Catholic religious sister in Bissau, marking a major personal milestone amid online reactions. ECOWAS Mission Fitness: ESSMGB held a 5km route march in Bissau to build fitness, teamwork, and interoperability between mission personnel and Guinea-Bissau security forces. Sports Viewing (Region): UCI confirmed global broadcaster options for the 2026 Val di Sole World Championships, including Pan Africa coverage via SuperSport Extra for Guinea-Bissau.

Guinea-Bissau Arts & Culture: Reuters reports that opposition activist and rapper Vigario Luis Balanta was beaten to death in March, with his wife describing how she urged him to stay low—his killing has pushed his movement underground. Public Health & Media: UNICEF warns Guinea-Bissau is facing its first mpox outbreak, with children making up half of suspected cases and fears rising as schools reopen. Health Systems Upgrade: WAHO donated €1.5m in lab equipment to Guinea-Bissau’s National Public Health Laboratory under an ECOWAS project to boost disease detection and emergency response. Faith & Community: Aicha Settimia Canté, daughter of an imam, made her first profession as a Catholic religious sister in Bissau, a milestone shared widely online. Sports & Youth (Regional): ECOWAS mission ESSMGB held a 5km route march in Bissau to build fitness, teamwork, and camaraderie among personnel and Guinea-Bissau security forces. International Entertainment: The New York Film Festival announced its Talks lineup, including Martin Scorsese and Mike Leigh.

Public Health: Guinea-Bissau is dealing with its first mpox outbreak, with UNICEF warning that half of suspected cases are in children and that weak surveillance could let infections spread faster as schools reopen. Health Systems Boost: WAHO donated €1.5m in lab equipment to Guinea-Bissau’s National Public Health Laboratory to strengthen disease detection and emergency response. Faith & Community: Aicha Settimia Canté, 27, daughter of an imam, made her first profession as a Catholic religious sister in Bissau, a milestone shared widely online. Security & Fitness: ECOWAS missions in Guinea-Bissau held route marches to improve personnel fitness, teamwork, and cooperation with local security forces. Music & Politics: Reuters reports the killing of Guinea-Bissau rapper Vigario Luis Balanta, with his death sending shockwaves through the opposition movement. Sports & Viewing: Newcastle vs West Brom TV listings and global broadcast options were published for fans. Cycling Fans: UCI shared how to watch the 2026 Mountain Bike World Championships in Val di Sole, including Guinea-Bissau coverage via Pan Africa SuperSport Extra.