AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUS Visa Rules: The US has made its visa bond programme permanent, effective 3 August 2026, with some applicants from up to 50 countries (including many across Africa) potentially required to post a refundable bond of up to $20,000 before getting B1/B2 visas. Regional Consular Update: From 1 August 2026, Gabonese applicants will route most US visa processing through Yaoundé, which will also serve applicants from Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad and São Tomé and Príncipe for nonimmigrant visas. Health & Travel Access: For São Tomé and Príncipe residents and visitors, these shifts could affect planning and costs around short-term travel and family-related immigration steps. Women’s Resilience Campaign: Angola’s First Lady hosted counterparts for a continental push focused on climate, conflict and sustainable futures, with a strong emphasis on protecting and empowering women and girls. Food & Farming Link: Ghana’s cocoa sector is pairing industrial hemp with anti-galamsey cleanup, aiming to support farmers’ incomes and fund public services like clinics and schools.
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