AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUS Visa Policy: The US State Department has made permanent a visa bond programme for B1/B2 visitors, requiring citizens of 30 African countries to post up to $15,000 (with a higher ceiling reported in coverage) before travel, while 24 African nations are exempt under the final rule effective 3 August 2026. Cybersecurity Leadership: Togolese cybersecurity executive Palakiyem Assih has been appointed board chairman of Cyber Defense Africa, after leading CERT.tg, Togo’s national incident response centre. Climate & Flood Preparedness: Orodata Science will host an X Spaces discussion on rising flood risks and climate resilience, as El Niño forecasts push African communities to prepare ahead of October 2026 rains. Digital Payments Inclusion: AfricaNenda Foundation is training journalists on inclusive instant payment systems, urging interoperable rules across banks, mobile money and fintech—Togo included among participating countries. Togo in Sports Tech: Togolese referee Vincentia Enyonam has been selected to officiate a CAF Women’s AFCON Group C match, with VAR support from Morocco.
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