AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoU.S. Visa Access in Africa: The State Department plans to cut the number of African embassies and consulates that process U.S. visas from nearly 50 to 20, with hubs including Abidjan and other major capitals—part of a wider Trump push to tighten temporary-visa travel and reduce overstays. Ivory Coast in the Spotlight: RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomandé, a 19-year-old Ivory Coast international, is reported to have approved a move to PSG, while Liverpool remains in the race; Leipzig defenders Castello Lukeba and Willi Orbán say Diomandé’s training form gives them confidence for a breakout at the World Cup. Regional Politics: Senegal has nominated retired Air Force General Birame Diop as its candidate for ECOWAS Commission President, to be approved at the July 2026 ECOWAS summit. Economy & Society: UBA marked Africa Day with pan-African events across 20 markets, framing the bank as a “bridge” for digital finance and cross-border opportunity. Sports & Culture: PSG celebrated back-to-back Champions League glory at Roland Garros, while World Cup coverage keeps highlighting Ivory Coast’s group-stage presence and the build-up to June 11 kickoff.
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