AGP Executive Report

Guinea Military Shake-Up: President Mamadi Doumbouya has dismissed 173 soldiers for alleged desertion in a decree read on state TV, including Col. Michel Lamah, a key figure from the 2021 coup; the government cited “desertion” but gave no dates or details, as Doumbouya continues consolidating control nearly five years after taking power. Conakry Disaster Watch: Heavy rains triggered a deadly collapse at Conakry’s Dar Es Salam open-air landfill in Gbessia, killing about 30 people with several serious injuries and destroyed homes; authorities say eviction notices were issued, but many residents remained, while rescue and relocation efforts continue. Regional Health Alert (DRC): In eastern Congo, the Ebola outbreak has spread to two new health zones (Biena and Manguredjipa), bringing affected zones to 60 and confirmed cases to 5,794 with 2,786 deaths; Congo has begun vaccinating frontline workers with Ervebo amid insecurity and population movement. ECOWAS Public Health Policy: In Conakry, ECOWAS tax officials and partners discussed harmonizing tobacco excise duties to protect public health while raising revenue for development, citing tobacco’s major health and economic toll across the region.

Military Shake-Up in Guinea: President Mamadi Doumbouya has dismissed 173 soldiers for alleged “desertion” in a decree read on state TV, including Michel Lamah of the elite Groupement des Forces Spéciales who became widely known after the 2021 coup images. The decree cites desertion but gives no dates or details, as Doumbouya consolidates control nearly five years after seizing power and after winning the December 2025 election. Conakry Disaster Watch: Heavy rains triggered a deadly landslide at Conakry’s Dar Es Salam open-air landfill in Gbessia, killing at least 30 people (with rescue still under way), injuring six seriously, and destroying homes; officials say eviction notices were issued but many residents remained. Parliament and Law Enforcement (Regional Lens): In Ghana’s parliament, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga defended law enforcement from political intimidation, arguing MPs should not expect special treatment when politicians face alleged criminal conduct. Public Health and Tax Policy (Regional Lens): An ECOWAS meeting in Conakry reviewed harmonised tobacco excise duties, framing higher tobacco taxes as a way to cut disease and raise revenue for development.

Military Shake-Up in Conakry: Guinea President Mamadi Doumbouya has dismissed 173 soldiers for alleged desertion in a presidential decree read on state TV by Gen. Amara Camara, removing personnel from several branches of the armed forces; the decree cites “desertion” but gives no dates or details, and includes Michel Lamah of the elite Groupement des Forces Spéciales, a prominent figure from the Sept. 5, 2021 coup that toppled Alpha Condé. Governance & Accountability Debate: In Ghana’s parliament, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga defended law enforcement from political intimidation, arguing MPs should not expect special treatment when politicians face criminal investigations—an argument that echoes wider regional tensions over accountability and the rule of law. Regional Policy in Conakry: An ECOWAS technical meeting in Conakry focused on harmonizing tobacco excise duties, framing taxation as a tool to protect public health while raising revenue for development. Disaster Risk in Conakry: Heavy rains triggered a deadly landslide at Conakry’s Dar Es Salam landfill in Gbessia commune, killing about 30 people with rescue efforts ongoing and officials citing unstable waste mounds and prior eviction notices.

Security Shake-Up in Guinea: President Mamadi Doumbouya dismissed 173 soldiers for “desertion,” including Col. Michel Lamah, a key figure in the 2021 coup—another move officials say aims to tighten control and reduce threats inside the armed forces. Conakry Disaster Watch: Heavy rains triggered a deadly landslide at Conakry’s Dar Es Salam landfill in Gbessia, killing about 30 people, injuring others, and raising questions about warnings and relocation efforts. Regional Governance & Accountability: In Ghana’s parliament, the Majority Leader backed law-enforcement investigations and warned MPs against using parliamentary privilege to intimidate probes—an argument echoing wider debates on political interference. Public Health via Tax Policy (ECOWAS, Conakry): An ECOWAS technical meeting in Conakry focused on harmonizing tobacco excise duties, linking higher tobacco taxes to fewer deaths and stronger government revenue for health.

Conakry Disaster Watch: Heavy rains triggered a deadly landslide at Conakry’s Dar Es Salam open-air landfill in Gbessia, killing at least 30 people with more injured and homes destroyed; officials say the site was slated for closure and that some residents had eviction notices but were still nearby. Regional Governance & Accountability: Ghana’s Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga defended law enforcement in Parliament, warning MPs not to use parliamentary privilege to intimidate investigations or seek special treatment for politicians accused of crime. Public Health Through Tax Policy: At an ECOWAS tax meeting in Conakry, officials discussed how harmonizing excise duties on tobacco can both protect lives and raise revenue, citing tobacco’s major death toll and second-hand smoke impacts. Ebola Response Context: A rare Pope Leo XIV call for solidarity came as the first Ebola vaccine shipment landed in DR Congo, though questions remain about matching the vaccine to the current strain.

Parliament & Accountability: Guinea’s Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga defended law enforcement in an emergency parliamentary sitting, warning MPs not to use chamber privileges to intimidate investigations into alleged criminal conduct, and stressing that politicians should not expect special treatment under the law. Public Safety in Conakry: Heavy rains triggered a deadly landslide at Conakry’s largest open-air landfill in Gbessia, killing about 30 people with several seriously injured; authorities said eviction notices were issued and pledged relocation of remaining families. ECOWAS Health-Linked Tax Policy: In Conakry, ECOWAS and partners discussed harmonizing excise duties on tobacco to cut consumption and protect public health while boosting government revenue, citing major tobacco deaths and Guinea’s reported tobacco-related mortality and costs. Local Governance & Service Delivery Debate: A Kono-focused citizen scorecard challenges the SLPP government’s decade of infrastructure promises while acknowledging electricity improvements and disputing how some health projects are credited. Regional Context: A wider Africa roundup also flagged the Conakry landfill disaster and security incidents elsewhere, underscoring how governance and enforcement pressures play out across the region.

Local Disaster Response: Heavy rains triggered a deadly landslide at Conakry’s main Dar Es Salam open-air landfill in Gbessia, killing at least 30–31 people with several seriously injured as rescue teams worked amid fears the toll could rise; officials said eviction notices were issued but many residents remained. Parliament & Rule of Law: Guinea’s Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga defended law enforcement in Parliament, warning MPs not to use parliamentary privilege to intimidate investigations into alleged criminal conduct and stressing politicians should face the same standards as ordinary citizens. Public Health & Regional Policy: In Conakry, ECOWAS tax officials and partners discussed harmonizing excise duties on tobacco to cut disease and raise revenue, framing tobacco taxation as a life-saving policy lever. Accountability Debate: A Kono citizen’s assessment challenges the SLPP’s infrastructure record over a decade, praising electricity gains while disputing how achievements—like the Paul E. Farmer Maternal Centre—are credited. Regional Context: The wider news flow also flagged Ebola’s return in the DRC and broader international health-finance debates, underscoring how funding gaps can slow outbreak response.

Disaster Response in Conakry: Heavy rain triggered a major landslide at Conakry’s largest open-air landfill in Gbessia (Dar Es Salam), killing 30 people and injuring six, with rescue operations continuing and authorities saying remaining families will be relocated after earlier eviction notices. Regional Tax Policy: In Conakry, ECOWAS and partners met to review the ECOWAS directive on harmonising excise duties on tobacco, framing taxation as a tool to cut tobacco harm while boosting public revenue. Ebola Update (DRC): Congo’s Ebola outbreak remains deadly as 16,250 doses of Ervebo vaccine arrive in Kinshasa, while officials stress uncertainty over strain coverage and the response’s ability to reach patients early. Immigration & Governance: A US federal judge struck down a Trump blanket visa suspension for nationals of 75 countries, restoring case-by-case processing—an issue with knock-on effects for West African families. Cross-border Deportation Politics: An opinion piece highlights diplomatic friction over reimbursement for deportations involving Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa, raising questions about continental unity and legal responsibility. Trade Diplomacy: Russia’s Lavrov met Ghana’s foreign minister to expand trade into investment, technology transfer and security-linked cooperation as bilateral trade surged sharply since 2022.

Public Health Tax Reform: In Conakry, ECOWAS and partners reviewed the ECOWAS Directive on harmonising excise duties on tobacco, framing higher tobacco taxation as a way to cut disease and raise revenue for development. Disaster Response in Conakry: Heavy rain triggered a deadly landfill landslide in Gbessia, killing 30 people; rescue operations continue, six were seriously injured, and officials said families will be relocated after eviction notices. Guinea-Russia Diplomacy: Guinea confirmed it will attend the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow in October, with Conakry signaling deeper cooperation beyond ceremony, including logistics and economic ties. Regional Governance & Accountability: A Liberia police request to a senator for “evidence” after drug-trafficking allegations highlights how security-sector accountability remains politically sensitive across West Africa. Ebola Finance Debate: Commentaries renewed calls for IMF-style catastrophe financing for Ebola, arguing current relief mechanisms are too slow and underfunded when outbreaks surge.

Disaster Response in Conakry: Heavy rains triggered a deadly landfill landslide in Conakry’s Gbessia commune early Sunday, killing 30 people as waste buried nearby shacks and tents; authorities say six were seriously injured, several homes destroyed, and rescue operations continue while officials say families will be relocated after eviction notices ahead of a planned dump closure. Diplomacy & Security Links: Guinea has confirmed it will attend the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow in October, signaling deeper ties with Russia beyond ceremony, including economic and military logistics and growing port-related activity. Regional Governance Watch: A New York federal judge struck down a Trump administration visa freeze affecting nationals of 75 countries, restoring case-by-case processing—an international legal win that could affect African families’ mobility. Public Finance & Health Funding Debate: Commentaries warn the IMF’s catastrophe financing tools remain too slow and under-resourced for fast-moving outbreaks, pointing to Ebola as the latest stress test for global emergency funding.

Guinea-Russia Diplomacy: Guinea has formally confirmed it will attend the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow in October, with Conakry signaling deeper ties beyond ceremony into logistics, minerals, and port-linked activity. Food Prices Pressure: An economist says headline inflation is easing in Nigeria, but food inflation is still rising fast—keeping pressure on household budgets and essential items. US Immigration Court Ruling: A New York federal judge struck down a Trump-era blanket visa freeze for nationals of 75 countries as unlawful, restoring hope for thousands of African families. Ebola Finance Gap: Commentators warn that the IMF’s Ebola response remains constrained by empty relief resources, arguing the system still moves too slowly for public-health shocks. Regional Security & Trade: Separate coverage highlights shifting West African transit competition and maritime security debates, underscoring how ports and sea routes are becoming political battlegrounds. Accountability in Drug War: Liberia’s senator calls for equal accountability in anti-drug enforcement, criticizing alleged “double standards” between junior officers and senior officials.

Guinea-Russia Ties: Guinea has confirmed it will attend the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow in October, with Foreign Minister Morissanda Kouyaté signaling deeper cooperation beyond ceremony—into economic, technological and military logistics, including a growing Russian footprint at Guinea’s port. Immigration & Diplomacy: A dispute over deportation costs is framed as a wider test of intra-African unity, as South Africa seeks reimbursement from Nigeria and Ghana amid rushed, coerced removals and unclear rules on who pays. US Court on Visas: A New York federal judge struck down Trump’s blanket visa freeze for nationals of 75 countries as unlawful, restoring case-by-case consular discretion for thousands of African families. Ebola Finance Pressure: Commentaries warn that the IMF’s emergency capacity is still too slow and underfunded for fast-moving outbreaks, as DRC’s Ebola toll climbs to record levels. Conakry-Relevant Governance Lens: A broader debate on coups and corruption argues military takeovers worsen governance, not fix it—an angle that matters for Guinea’s political stability watchers.

Guinea-Russia Ties: Guinea has confirmed it will attend the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow in October, with Conakry signaling deeper cooperation beyond ceremony—into logistics, minerals, and port-linked activity. Ebola Finance Pressure: New reporting argues the IMF’s crisis tools still lag behind fast-moving outbreaks, pointing to Ebola in the DRC as a test of whether debt and relief systems can respond quickly enough. DRC Ebola Update: The DRC’s Ebola outbreak has reached 2,325 deaths and 4,945 confirmed cases, with the death toll now surpassing the 2018–2020 peak. Liberia Deportation Deal: Liberia says it will accept up to 1,200 third-country deportees from the US over the next year, starting with an initial group of 20, framed as “guests” with options to depart or seek asylum. Liberia Drug Probe Tension: A senator in Liberia demands equal accountability in the anti-drugs fight after police asked him to provide evidence tied to claims about senior officials and cocaine cases. Regional Governance Debate: A study on coups and corruption argues military takeovers worsen corruption control, challenging the “clean government” promise that often sells coups to crowds.

Guinea-Russia Diplomacy: Guinea has formally confirmed it will attend the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow in October, with Foreign Minister Morissanda Kouyaté signaling deeper ties beyond ceremony into logistics, minerals, and port-linked cooperation. Public Health & Finance: A new push highlights how the IMF’s Ebola response remains constrained by empty relief resources, arguing the system moves too slowly when outbreaks hit fast—an issue underscored by the latest Ebola surge in the DRC. Ebola Update (DRC): Congo’s Ebola outbreak has reached 2,325 deaths and 4,945 confirmed cases, now the deadliest in the country’s history, with no approved vaccines or treatments for the strain. Regional Security Debate (Liberia): Liberia’s Senate and police are trading demands as Senator Amara Konneh faces a request to provide evidence over claims about senior security officials in an illicit drugs probe, raising fresh questions about equal accountability. Governance & Anti-Corruption (Mali/Region): A data-driven argument warns that coups—often sold as anti-corruption fixes—tend to worsen corruption control, not improve it, by suspending the institutions that would catch wrongdoing.

Guinea-Russia Diplomacy: Guinea has formally confirmed it will attend the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow in October, with Foreign Minister Morissanda Kouyaté signaling deeper ties beyond ceremony—into economic, technological and military logistics, including Guinea’s growing role as a transit hub for Russian supplies to the Sahel. Public Health & Finance: Ebola is surging again in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with deaths reported at 2,325 and confirmed cases rising to 4,945, while commentary warns the IMF’s catastrophe financing remains too slow and underfunded for fast-moving outbreaks. Security & Accountability: In Liberia, the National Police has asked Senator Amara Konneh to provide evidence after his public claims linking senior security officials to illicit drug trafficking, as he argues junior personnel are being punished while senior figures face less scrutiny. Regional Governance Debate: A Sierra Leone civil society group plans an August 26 protest over what it says are constitutional violations in Parliament’s process to amend the 1991 Constitution. Food Security Pressure: Nigeria’s inflation eased in July to 15.43%, but food inflation jumped, underlining continued pressure on household budgets across West Africa.

Guinea-Russia Ties: Guinea has formally confirmed it will attend the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow this October, with Conakry signaling deeper cooperation beyond ceremony—into military logistics, minerals, and port-linked supply routes to the Sahel. Security Accountability: In Liberia, Sen. Amara Konneh says junior security officers are being punished over cocaine cases while senior officials allegedly escape consequences, prompting the police inspector general to request evidence tied to his public claims. Public Health & Finance: The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has surged to 2,325 deaths and 4,945 confirmed cases, renewing pressure on the IMF and global funding systems that struggle to mobilize fast enough for health emergencies. Port Politics in Liberia: A new port law is drawing behind-the-scenes power jockeying ahead of 2029, with critics warning security gaps from fragmented port forces and unclear mandates. Regional Context: A week of analysis also highlights how coups across Africa have historically worsened corruption control, not fixed it.