AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoOMVG Energy Crunch: Guinea’s energy minister and new OMVG chair, Laye Sekou Camara, warned that cash-flow problems and contract disputes are putting flagship projects like the Sambangalou Dam and the OMVG interconnection at risk, urging member states to clear arrears, fund 2026 operations, and push governance reforms plus new financing ideas like Blue Peace. Climate Accountability: The Gambia Environmental Alliance (GEA) hit out at government silence after The Gambia abstained in a UN vote backing an ICJ climate advisory opinion, calling it a betrayal of vulnerable communities facing coastal erosion, saltwater intrusion, and collapsing fishing livelihoods. Cost of Living Pressure: A separate report flags food inflation at 6.7% as a silent burden on ordinary Gambians, driven by exchange-rate strain, transport and energy costs, and climate stress on agriculture. Domestic Revenue Push: President Barrow praised the GRA for exceeding 2025 revenue targets (D25.3bn, +10%) and highlighted rising collections in early 2026 as the route to fund national priorities. Border Security: Police arrested a Senegalese man in Amdalai with 14 rounds of ammunition; investigations continue.
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