AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 minutes agoImmigration Tech Leap: Ghana has launched its first e-visa portal, scrapping visa fees for African travellers on Africa Day and ending visa-on-arrival for African passport holders—applications now happen online with digital screening before departure, while visa-free partners keep their existing waivers. Border Chaos in Europe: France was forced to pause parts of new EU biometric border checks after Dover queues stretched into hours-long gridlock in hot weather, with travellers reporting “journeys from hell.” Health Watch: A new report for World Thyroid Day says Africa’s thyroid crisis is massive and neglected—up to 28% affected, but only two of 54 countries run newborn screening for it. Blue Economy Focus: Zanzibar opened a blue economy research workshop with regional experts, aiming to turn marine resources into inclusive, sustainable growth. Regional Security: India’s PRAGATI 2026 counter-terror drill is underway in Meghalaya with 12 nations, including Seychelles, plus a showcase of indigenous defence tech.
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