AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS Visa Rules for Tourists: The US is making its visa bond programme permanent, with some B1/B2 applicants from 50 countries (including many in Africa) facing refundable bonds up to $20,000 before a visa is issued. US Visa Processing Overhaul: From Aug 1, 2026, routine visa services will stop at the US Embassy in Abuja and 24 other African posts, with applicants redirected to regional hubs—including Lomé—for tourist and business visas. Aflao Border Crackdown: Ghana and partners intensified efforts against human trafficking at the Aflao border, warning that scams increasingly trap victims into online fraud and forced recruitment. Cross-Border Learning Trip: University of Ghana students begin a 3-day “Campus to Countries” tour of Togo and Benin, mixing travel logistics with cultural exchange. Commonwealth Games Travel Buzz: Togo’s region watches as Nigeria ranks ninth on the all-time medals table, while Togo and Gabon are among debutants still chasing first medals.
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