AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUS Visa Bond Update: The U.S. has made its visa bond programme permanent, raising the maximum refundable deposit to $20,000 for certain applicants from 30 African countries (including Nigeria and Senegal), effective 3 August 2026, with consular officers deciding case-by-case. Togo-U.S. Youth Sentiment: A new African Youth Survey 2026 reports Togolese youth are among the most positive about major partners—100% positive on China, 97% on the U.S., and 87% on the EU—and show strong demand to make business creation easier. Port & Trade Connectivity: Lekki Port is set to link with Lomé, Togo via MSC’s weekly feeder service, improving transshipment for imports and exports across West Africa. Togo Artisans Leadership: Sondou Adéwa has taken over as president of Togo’s Union of Regional Chambers of Trades (UCRM), aiming to professionalize artisans and boost competitiveness. AfDF Natural Capital Grant: The African Development Fund approved a $4.23m grant to integrate natural capital into development financing across 13 countries, including Togo.
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