AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoVAT Modernisation: West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) brought nearly 400 participants from 16 countries to Abuja to push digital VAT reform and boost domestic revenue, with Cabo Verde among the represented states. Tourism & Jobs Pressure: A new report from Sal highlights how Cape Verde’s tourism growth still isn’t stopping emigration, as young people weigh hospitality training against leaving for work abroad. Diaspora Voting Debate: Liberia’s push for out-of-country voting by 2029 is gaining momentum, underscoring how diaspora participation is becoming a live political and administrative issue across the region. US Visa Bond Rules: The US has made a permanent visa bond programme for business and tourist visas, with Cabo Verde listed among affected countries—raising the cost and friction of travel for some visitors. WAFCON Knockout Stakes: Cameroon edged Cape Verde in Group D to set up a quarter-final with Nigeria, with World Cup qualification on the line for winners.
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