AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoVisa-Free Travel in Togo: Togo has scrapped entry visa requirements for African nationals effective May 18, 2026, allowing stays of up to 30 days with a required online pre-arrival registration on voyage.gouv.tg at least 24 hours before crossing the border. Regional Open Borders: The Republic of the Congo announced visa-free access for all Africans starting January 1, 2027, joining a growing list that includes Benin and Togo, and framing the move as a boost for AfCFTA trade and tourism. Coastal Protection in Aného: A World Bank inspection in Aného reviewed WACA coastal protection works, including groynes and lagoon channel filling, with fishing and leisure activity gradually resuming in newly protected areas. Roads That Connect Travelers: Abu Dhabi Fund for Development reports progress on major infrastructure: Sokodé–Bassar road in Togo at 92% completion, Madagascar’s road project at 80%, and Nigeria’s Minna–Bida at 45%. Tourism Supply Chain Pressure: A report warns West Africa’s livestock markets are being squeezed by conflict, export bans, climate shocks, and rising prices—raising costs for Eid al-Adha celebrations.
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