AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS Visa Bonds: The U.S. is making its visa bond program permanent from August 3, letting consular officers require refundable deposits of $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000 for selected B1/B2 business and tourist applicants from 50 countries (including Mauritania). The bond is meant to curb overstays and is refunded if travelers comply and leave on time. Sahel Migration Pressure: The week also kept spotlight on migration shocks around Europe’s borders, including the Ceuta surge from Morocco that triggered a political crisis in Spain and renewed EU debate over border controls and cooperation. Mauritania Desertification Fight: Mauritania launched a four-day aerial seeding campaign to tackle desertification affecting over 84% of its land, aiming to spread 3 tons of native drought-resistant seeds over 8.7 million hectares across nine regions. Oman–Mauritania Digital Deal: Oman and Mauritania signed five MoUs to boost digital transformation, including smart city and IoT water meter pilots, plus tech and skills cooperation. Education Link: Morocco will export engineering training to Mauritania via a new Nouakchott campus under an EMSI partnership, targeting skills aligned with Mauritania’s higher-education strategy.
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