AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS Visa Overhaul for Africa: The State Department plans to cut U.S. visa-processing embassies and consulates across Africa from nearly 50 to 20 “hubs,” with Djibouti City included—meaning many applicants will have to travel for interviews and biometrics, raising costs and delays. Regional Sports Disruption: The Eastern Africa U18/U20 Athletics Championships in Arusha were postponed indefinitely due to the Ebola outbreak in parts of Uganda and DR Congo. Education Update: Egypt reports school attendance jumping to 87% (from 15%) after education reforms, including smaller class sizes and improved literacy. Horn of Africa Football: Djibouti’s senior women’s team will travel to Mauritius for qualifiers as the LA 2028 women’s football African round begins. Environment: The Great Green Wall push continues across 11 Sahel nations including Djibouti, aiming to restore degraded land and boost food security. Business & Learning: iibGroup expands its Chevening Scholarships partnership to Ethiopia, adding fully funded awards across Cabo Verde, Djibouti, and Ethiopia.
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