AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUS Visa Overhaul: The US has reshuffled visa processing across Africa: from Aug 1, applicants from 25 cities must travel to regional hubs (including Nairobi, Johannesburg, Dakar, Kampala and Lagos), disrupting routine access for thousands. US Visa Bond Becomes Permanent: Washington also made a refundable “visa bond” policy permanent for B1/B2 business and tourist visas, with deposits up to $20,000 for nationals of 50 countries, including Togo and Nigeria, effective Aug 3. West Africa Border Security: Ghana launched the EU-funded SHIFT project (€7.3m) to strengthen and harmonize integrated border management in Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Togo, with Burkina Faso in regional support. Russia–Mali Military Route via Togo: A BBC investigation says Russian sanctioned cargo delivered armored vehicles to Mali via Lomé, pointing to a new logistics gateway despite sanctions. Ghana U-20 Football: Maxwell Konadu says Ghana’s Black Satellites will overhaul the squad after a group-stage exit at WAFU B U-20, blaming limited international exposure; Togo held Ghana to a 0-0 draw.
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