AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWorld Cup Travel Relief: The US State Department says it’s suspending the $15,000 visa bond requirement for fans from World Cup-qualified countries—Algeria, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and Tunisia—if they hold valid FIFA match tickets and opt into FIFA Pass for faster visa appointments. Still Not a Free Pass: The waiver doesn’t remove standard visa vetting, and separate restrictions remain for some travelers, including Iran and Haiti. Squads Countdown: With the tournament set to kick off June 11, teams are sharing preliminary group lineups while final 26-player squads are due by June 1 and announced June 2. Local Media Pulse: In Côte d’Ivoire, 5FM is broadcasting live from Abidjan, Grand Bassam and Korhogo as part of Africa Month, spotlighting culture and the cocoa value chain. Digital Identity Focus: ID4Africa’s AGM in Abidjan keeps attention on building trusted digital identity systems, including Africa’s push toward a continental PKI “trust layer.”
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