AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUS–Visa Overhaul: The U.S. will stop routine visa processing at 25 African diplomatic posts from August 1, sending applicants to 20 regional hubs (including Lomé and Accra) as Washington says it’s tightening security and standardising screening. Togo Protests & Constitutional Tensions: As demonstrations are set for Friday in Lomé, opposition groups are calling for a return to Togo’s previous constitution, arguing the 2024 reforms entrench President Faure Gnassingbé’s power and amount to a “constitutional coup,” amid claims of repression and internet restrictions. QNET Crackdown: Ghana says it’s intensifying action against fraudulent recruitment and human trafficking linked to the QNET scam, warning victims are lured with job promises, forced to surrender documents, and pressured to recruit others. Agriculture & Water: Seed Systems Group is boosting farmers’ access to improved pearl millet and cowpea varieties in northern Ghana, while Ghana’s Agordomi Water Project faces major funding gaps—€12m needed to finish phase one for communities including Sogakope and plans to supply Togo. Digital Policy: GSMA backs the Abuja Declaration on meaningful connectivity for Africa and supports ATLAS Umoja AI, with Togo among governments backing the push for inclusive, resilient digital growth.
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