AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWAFU B U-20 Football: Ghana’s Black Satellites coach Maxwell Konadu says the team is fully ready for Monday’s Group B opener against defending champions Nigeria in Yamoussoukro, after pre-tournament friendlies and an injury setback. Togo Culture & Heritage: In Kara, thousands of Kabye men take part in “Evala,” a mid-July rite of passage where initiates scar, dance with a dog, and wrestle to become men—authorities hope it can be recognized by UNESCO. Lomé Food Prices: INSEED reports sharp June price jumps for fresh foods in Togo, including green peppers (+49.9%) and tomatoes (+30.9% to +39%), with Greater Lomé seeing similar increases. Travel & Visas (Regional Hub Shift): The U.S. will consolidate routine visa services into regional hubs, including Lomé, from Aug. 1, 2026—affecting where applicants must book appointments. Aviation (Lomé Growth): ASKY delivered two new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to Lomé, boosting its fleet and aiming to improve schedule reliability and connectivity. Public Health Watch: Ebola is again declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern as cases spread from DR Congo into Uganda, raising travel and healthcare concerns across the region.
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