AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoVisa rules and travel access: Russia published its visa-free list for African countries, but most entries are limited to diplomatic and service passport holders, while South Africa is the standout with visa-free entry for up to 90 days on all passport types. Regional mobility: Tunisia also released a 2026 visa-free list for 90-day stays, including Burkina Faso, and notes an eVisa track for others. Trade and livelihoods: Ghana’s informal cross-border trade hit GH¢31bn in the first three quarters of 2025, outpacing formal trade with neighbours like Burkina Faso, Togo and Côte d’Ivoire. Security in the Sahel: The UN warns extremist threats are spreading across West Africa and the Sahel, increasingly targeting Gulf of Guinea coastal states. Burkina Faso in focus: Burkina Faso’s Prime Minister urged the African Union to turn words into action against terrorism, while AES police chiefs discussed building a common defence and security structure. Sports (regional youth): Nigeria’s Flying Eagles open their WAFU B U-20 title defence against Ghana on 27 July in Côte d’Ivoire, then face Togo and Burkina Faso.
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