AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoU.S. Visa Policy: The United States has made its visa bond programme permanent, meaning consular officers can require refundable deposits of up to $20,000 for certain B1/B2 business and tourist visa applicants from 50 countries, including Cabo Verde. The bond is not a fee and is returned if travellers comply and leave on time. Cabo Verde Football Spotlight: Cabo Verde’s women’s national team has made its Women’s Africa Cup of Nations debut, falling 2-0 to Ghana in their opener, but supporters are already looking ahead to the next match. World Football Governance: FIFA has backed away from a controversial commercial plan after backlash, while UEFA has threatened a boycott over FIFA’s push to involve private investors in competitions. Sports Transfer Watch: World Cup breakout goalkeeper Vozinha has delayed his move to Chile’s Colo-Colo, citing “personal matters,” with questions still swirling around his arrival and contract status. Health Funding: 14 African countries, including Cabo Verde, pledged over US$45m to support WHO’s first Investment Round, aiming for more predictable funding for the next four years.
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