AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSchengen Visa Pressure on Africans: New figures show Comoros has the world’s highest Schengen refusal rate (62.8%) in 2024, with other high rates across Nigeria, Senegal and Ghana—leaving applicants facing non-refundable fees and cancelled travel costs. Blue Economy & Security: Kenya is advancing its National Maritime Security Strategy after an IMO-backed workshop in Mombasa, with plans to strengthen inter-agency coordination, maritime awareness, and coastal community roles—while also flagging cyber risks, uncrewed systems, underwater infrastructure threats and climate change. Mining’s Forest Fallout: A study warns that mining is driving wider forest loss across Africa: each hectare cleared around mines can trigger far more deforestation via roads and settlements, with DR Congo’s cobalt-linked impacts especially severe. Tourism Fees & Sustainability Charges: A global roundup highlights steep entry costs for EU travellers, including Nigeria’s high visa range and Bhutan’s added Sustainable Development Fee per night—raising questions about how “green” fees affect travel flows. Digital Asset Transparency (Local): Comoros-based MEXC published a July Proof of Reserves report claiming overcollateralization for major assets, responding to ongoing concerns about custody and solvency.
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