AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoVisa Openness: Togo has just abolished entry visas for African nationals with valid passports, effective immediately (up to 30 days), with travellers still required to complete a pre-arrival travel declaration and meet security, immigration and public health checks. Regional Push: The move was announced by Faure Gnassingbé at the Biashara Afrika Business Forum, positioning Lomé as a services and business hub and adding momentum to a wider wave of visa-free policies across Africa. Cycling Spotlight: Togo also kicked off the 31st Tour Cycliste International, a 530+ km, five-stage race across cities from Kantè to Lomé, with international teams and a UCI commissaire assessing it for possible inclusion on the global calendar. Health Watch: Meanwhile, the Ebola situation in eastern DR Congo is worsening, with suspected deaths rising to 131 and hundreds of suspected cases reported. What’s Next: If you’re planning around Togo, the new visa-free rule is the headline—details still matter at the border.
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