AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUS Visa Bonds: The U.S. has made its refundable visa bond programme permanent, with consular officers able to require up to $20,000 for some B1/B2 business and tourist applicants, including Cabo Verde and many other African countries, effective Aug 3. Trade Awareness: A new Afrobarometer report finds only 13% of Africans have heard of AfCFTA, even as support for easier free trade rises to 62%; Cabo Verde is among the higher-awareness cases at 24%. Cape Verde Football & Youth: Goalkeeper Vozinha encouraged children at Colo Colo to “dream big” through discipline and respect, after his standout World Cup run with Cabo Verde. Film & Culture (Locarno): Locarno’s Open Doors 2026 spotlights African cinema, including Cabo Verde producer Natasha Craveiro (Korikaxoru Films) and other equity-focused filmmakers. World Cup Afterglow: Coverage continues on how the 2026 World Cup reshaped sports culture and fandom beyond the pitch.
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