AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS Visa Policy: The United States has made its visa bond programme permanent, effective August 3, meaning some B1 (business) and B2 (tourism) applicants from 50 countries—including Togo and 30 other African nations—may be asked to post refundable deposits of $10,000, $15,000 or up to $20,000 before a visa is issued. Diplomatic Updates: Nigeria says 65 of 69 Tinubu ambassadorial nominees have received host-country agrément (97%), with only two approvals still pending and one nominee to Togo having declined the post. Togo Economy & Governance: Togo consulted the private sector on implementing its 2040 Vision and 2026-2031 roadmap, while also launching a fuel-marking and tracking system in Lomé to curb fraud and tax losses. Public Service & Connectivity: Togo promoted 107 senior university lecturers to full professor and revised radio-frequency fees to support new satellite services and expand digital connectivity. Regional Security: BBC Verify reports Russian-linked sanctioned cargo delivered military vehicles via Lomé port to Mali, as fighting intensifies in northern Mali. Sports (Ghana/Togo): Ghana’s Black Satellites completed preparations for their final WAFU B U-20 Group B match against Togo, aiming to finish strong.
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