AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUS Visa Bonds: The US has expanded a B1/B2 visa bond programme to citizens of 50 countries, requiring deposits of $10,000–$20,000 in some cases; India is not on the updated list, while Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal are included, with payments only after a consular officer directs applicants to use DHS Form I-352 and Pay.gov. Election & Jobs Pressure in São Tomé and Príncipe: Ahead of government formation after Sunday polls, the main opposition MLSTP won the most seats but fell short of a majority (24 of 55), leaving the MCI-PS/PUN a potential kingmaker; voters are demanding jobs, better public services, and action on emigration, with nearly 40,000 people living abroad (about 18% of the population). Health Supply Chain Cooperation: Libya signed an MoU with Africa CDC to join the African Pooled Procurement Mechanism (APPM), joining countries including São Tomé and Príncipe to improve access to medicines and support local manufacturing. Construction Equipment Distribution: Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe is reshaping its dealer network across West and Central Africa, with expanded roles for MDA and Movicortes to cover markets including São Tomé and Príncipe.
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