AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUS Visa Policy: The US State Department has made permanent a visa bond programme for B1/B2 applicants from 30 African countries, requiring up to $15,000 (with some rules allowing up to $20,000) as a refundable guarantee before entry, effective 3 August 2026. Digital Economy (Mauritania–Oman): Oman and Mauritania signed five MoUs to push digital transformation, cybersecurity and tech training, including an IoT smart water meter pilot and cooperation on mapping, security and surveillance. Engineering Education: Morocco will open an engineering campus in Nouakchott via EMSI, offering programmes from computer networks to intelligent systems aligned with Mauritania’s Higher Education Strategy 2030. Climate Monitoring (Mauritania link): Satellite checks suggest oil, gas and mining emissions are undercounted, with a Mauritania iron mine flagged as a major “off the books” source. Security & Community Resilience: Mauritania’s deradicalization approach highlights state-certified Islamic female spiritual guides (mourchidates) working in prisons and youth spaces. Data Centers (North Africa): A report on Africa’s certified Tier III/IV data centers finds Morocco leading by build count, while certification of constructed resilience matters most.
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