AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUS Visa Rules for Travelers: The U.S. has made its refundable visa bond programme permanent, with consular officers able to require B-1 (business) and B-2 (tourist) applicants from 50 countries to post up to $20,000 before a visa is issued—money is refunded if travelers comply and leave on time. Togo in the Mix: Togo is listed among the affected countries, meaning some visitors may face higher upfront costs when planning trips. CAF Draws for Clubs: Ghana’s Medeama were drawn to face TP Mazembe in the CAF Champions League preliminaries, while Nations FC will play Mali’s FC Diarra in the CAF Confederation Cup first prelim round—both ties begin in early September. Tourism & Events: AITEC World announced two global tourism events aimed at boosting Africa’s tourism, trade and investment, including a launch in London during World Travel Market. Heritage on Film: Museums are increasingly using documentary films to preserve and showcase African architectural heritage, with a West Africa modernism exhibition running into 2027. Local Travel Impact: Togo has delayed Greater Lomé public-land evictions by three weeks, tied to coastal protection and beach restoration work.
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