AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUS Visa Rules: The United States has made its visa bond programme permanent, effective August 3, meaning some applicants for B1 business and B2 tourist visas from 50 countries—including Gabon—may be asked to post a refundable deposit of up to $20,000 before a visa is issued, with money forfeited only if visa conditions are breached. Gabon in Regional Sports: Gabon’s youth teams are set for the 2026 FIBA U18 AfroBasket in Abidjan, with the draw placing Gabon in Group B alongside Mali and Morocco. Gabon’s Diplomacy: President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has arrived in Sierra Leone for a three-day state visit to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, tourism and governance. Commonwealth Games Judo: New Zealand’s Sydnee Andrews won +78kg judo gold, beating Gabon’s Marthe Gnacadja Avaro in the semi-final, while Gabon also featured in other judo medal contests. Central Africa Finance: A report highlights Central Africa’s liquidity strain alongside low trading activity on the regional exchange, arguing the region has the financial infrastructure but lacks the habit of turning resources into lasting institutions.
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