AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLandfill Disaster: Guinea President Mamadi Doumbouya visited Conakry’s Dar es Salam landfill area after a deadly rubbish-mound collapse, where at least 34 people were killed and dozens injured; authorities say about 1,500 families are to be rehoused, but residents complain of only 24 hours’ notice and fears over mass burial. Cross-Border Impact: Sierra Leone confirmed 17 of its nationals among the dead, with recovery and identification ongoing, while survivors are being identified through joint Guinean and embassy efforts. Military Shake-Up: Doumbouya dismissed 173 soldiers for alleged desertion, including Colonel Michel Lamah, a key figure linked to the 2021 coup—moves analysts read as tightening control over the armed forces. Arts & Media Opportunity: CJID opened submissions for the 2026 Excellence in Journalism Awards, welcoming entries from journalists and media groups across West Africa, including Guinea, with a September 12 deadline. Sports (Guinea-linked): Bafana Bafana’s 2027 Afcon qualifiers are set to include matches against Guinea in September, as SAFA still finalizes coaching arrangements.
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