AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS Visa Policy: The U.S. has made its visa bond programme permanent, effective Aug 3, requiring refundable deposits of up to $20,000 for B1/B2 applicants from 50 countries, including Côte d’Ivoire, with amounts set by consular officers and forfeiture if terms are breached. Cocoa & Enforcement: Ghana’s parliament passed a bill that could criminalise repurposing protected cocoa farms without approval, with penalties up to 20 years, while Cocobod-linked proposals also push for steep fines (up to $50,000 per tree) to curb crop destruction. Human Trafficking Claims: QNET says it has zero tolerance for trafficking and fraud after reports mentioning Côte d’Ivoire-linked rescues and returns, stressing it has no role in recruitment, visas or investment schemes. Local Policing: Nigeria’s Delta State police report rescuing a woman allegedly trafficked to Côte d’Ivoire for forced prostitution and arresting a suspected trafficker, with efforts ongoing to locate a second victim. Sports Business (Ivorian talent): Yan Diomande’s Real Madrid move is reportedly delayed by a FIFA dispute between representation agencies, while Leipzig officials insist no final agreement has been reached yet.
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