AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoVisa Crunch in Africa: The U.S. State Department plans to cut the number of African embassies and consulates that can process visas from nearly 50 to just 20, with changes expected in June—part of a wider Trump-era push to tighten immigration and reduce temporary-visa overstay risks. Ivory Coast on the Global Football Radar: Liverpool’s Yan Diomandé, an Ivory Coast winger, has reportedly approved a move to PSG, though RB Leipzig’s asking price could still decide the outcome. World Cup Fitness Watch: Arsenal defender William Saliba’s World Cup hopes are in doubt after injury concerns following the Champions League final; France’s warm-up vs Ivory Coast is next. Film & Creative Industry: Locarno’s Open Doors (Aug 5–10) revealed 2026 African cinema selections, backing projects on music, memory, womanhood and the lingering shadows of colonialism. Arts & Culture Spotlight: UBA marked Africa Day across 20 markets with cultural showcases, a fashion runway, music and food—celebrating pan-African identity from Lagos to Abidjan.
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