AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUS Visa Policy: Washington has made its refundable visa-bond programme permanent, with consular officers able to require up to $20,000 from applicants for B1 business and B2 tourism visas in 50 countries (including Mauritania and many other African states), with full refunds only if travellers comply and leave on time. EU Migration Crisis: The Ceuta border surge is driving an EU emergency response: interior ministers are set to meet, Spain is installing a floating barrier, and Italy is pushing for Africa-based EU migrant hubs like its Albania model. Mauritania–Oman Digital Push: Mauritania’s ICT minister hosted an Omani delegation in Nouakchott to expand cooperation on cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, and online public services. Sahara Politics: A POLISARIO UN representative reiterated Sahrawi commitment to freedom and sovereignty, citing the case of political prisoner Enaâma Asfari and urging Security Council action. Environment: Mauritania launched a nationwide aerial seeding campaign to fight desertification, targeting 8.7 million hectares with native drought-resistant seeds.
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