AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoU.S. Visa Policy: The United States has made its refundable visa bond programme permanent, effective Aug. 3, meaning consular officers may require applicants for B1 business and B2 tourism visas from 50 countries—including Guinea-Bissau and many West Africans—to post deposits up to $20,000 before a visa is issued, with refunds only if travellers leave on time and follow visa rules. ECOWAS Security: Nigeria has deployed 86 troops to Guinea-Bissau for the ECOWAS Stabilisation Support Mission, with the first batch airlifted to begin operations under the mandate. Climate & Health: New research warns climate change is shifting malaria risk, with parts of South Africa expected to see rising childhood malaria by 2050 as conditions become more favourable for mosquitoes in cooler areas. Maritime War & Food: Ukraine warns prolonged disruption to the Odesa ports could sharply raise global food prices, saying alternative routes cannot fully replace the region’s export capacity.
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