AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUS Visa Overhaul for Africa: The U.S. plans to cut visa-processing missions from nearly 50 to 20 regional hubs, with Lomé (Togo) named among the full-service locations—meaning applicants in non-hub countries may need to travel for interviews and biometrics. Climate Resilience Funding: The GEF’s LDCF/SCCF council approved new projects worth $67m for vulnerable countries, including Togo, to tackle flood/coastal risks, boost food and water security, and improve disaster preparedness. Port of Lomé Trade Impact: With the Strait of Hormuz disrupted since late February, shipping routes are shifting toward Africa’s Atlantic coast, and the Port of Lomé is among the beneficiaries as major lines reroute. Security Warning at the Border: Ghana’s Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak warned against identity fraud and illegal crossings linked to forged Ghanaian passports—an issue that also raises regional security concerns for cross-border movement. Clean Mobility Investment: Electric mobility firm Spiro secured $215m to expand battery-swapping and EV infrastructure across multiple African markets, including Togo.
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