AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUS Visa Bond Made Permanent: The US State Department has finalized a permanent visa bond programme for citizens of 30 African countries, including Cabo Verde, requiring certain B-1/B-2 applicants to post a refundable deposit of up to $15,000 (with a later push to $20,000 for some countries). The rule took effect 3 August 2026 and is based on overstay data, with consular officers deciding case-by-case. Cybersecurity in Africa: Interpol’s 2026 cyberthreat report says AI is driving a surge in cybercrime, making attacks faster and harder to detect; it also highlights ransomware hotspots, with Cabo Verde among countries seeing high detections. Cabo Verde Football Abroad: World Cup goalkeeper Vozinha was unveiled by Chile’s Colo-Colo, while coach Pedro “Bubista” Brito has stepped down and signed with Moroccan club RS Berkane. WAFCON 2026: Nigeria advanced to the quarter-finals after beating Egypt 6-2, setting up a clash with Cameroon. Local Tech Policy (Cabo Verde): ARME opened a public consultation on a regulatory framework for satellite communications networks and services, running until 31 August 2026.
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