AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUS Visa Bonds: The U.S. made its refundable visa bond programme permanent, raising the maximum to $20,000 for B-1/B-2 applicants from Cabo Verde and 29 other African countries, with consular officers deciding case-by-case. Cape Verde & Regional Aviation: Nigeria hosted an extraordinary BAGAIA board meeting, with member states reaffirming plans to strengthen West African aviation safety and accident investigation cooperation. AfCFTA Awareness Gap: An Afrobarometer survey found only 13% of Africans have heard of AfCFTA, even as support for easier trade rose to 62%, with Cabo Verde among the higher-awareness countries at 24%. Cape Verde Football Talent Moves: Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has signed with Chile’s Colo Colo after a World Cup breakthrough, while head coach Bubista resigned to join Morocco’s RS Berkane. Women’s WAFCON: Cameroon edged Cabo Verde 1-1 to top Group D and set up a quarter-final with Nigeria, with a World Cup spot at stake.
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