AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUS Visa Policy: The U.S. has made its refundable visa bond programme permanent, effective Aug 3, 2026. Consular officers may require applicants for B1 business and B2 tourism visas from 50 countries (including Gabon) to post deposits of $10,000, $15,000 or up to $20,000, refundable only if travellers leave on time and follow visa rules. Diplomacy: Gabon’s President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has arrived in Sierra Leone for a three-day state visit, aiming to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, tourism and governance. Sports (Commonwealth Games): Gabon’s Marthe Avaro beat Trinidad and Tobago’s Gabriella Wood in judo to take a medal, while the Games’ final medal tables highlighted Nigeria as Africa’s top-ranked nation. Basketball (Youth): The draw for the 2026 FIBA U18 AfroBasket placed Gabon in Group B with Mali, Madagascar and Morocco in Abidjan.
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