AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUS Immigration Policy: The U.S. has made permanent its visa bond programme for B1/B2 applicants from 50 countries, with many African nations included; consular officers can require a refundable bond up to $20,000 (with lower options for some applicants), effective 3 August 2026. Climate-Smart Farming: West Africa is pushing agroecology as climate impacts hit harvests and soils; an EU-backed CIRAWA conference in Accra brought together farmers and researchers from Cape Verde, Ghana, Senegal and The Gambia to scale nature-based practices. Cape Verde Tech & Livelihoods: More households in Praia are adopting Chinese-made electric tricycles for delivery work, cutting fuel costs and boosting small-business mobility on narrow streets. Sports Tech & Data: FIFA’s 2026 World Cup is being framed as a major AI test for teams and federations, with equal access to tools for match prep and review. Football Governance: FIFA’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors faces UEFA backlash, with a potential boycott threat if the proposal moves forward.
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