AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoVisa Policy Shock: The U.S. has made its refundable visa bond programme permanent, with consular officers able to demand up to $20,000 from selected B1 (business) and B2 (tourist) applicants—CAR is on the list—aimed at cutting visa overstays, with money refunded only if travellers follow conditions and leave on time. Third-Country Deportations: Rights groups say the U.S. has forcibly removed people to “third countries” including Bangui, raising non-refoulement and due-process concerns. Justice System: CAR’s main court in Bangui has resumed criminal trials after a two-year pause, citing economic constraints and aiming to ease prison overcrowding. Security and Mining: A Swiss geologist and a Central African soldier were kidnapped and killed north of Bangui, with authorities launching an investigation; the incident highlights ongoing risks around mineral prospecting. Sports (Youth Basketball): The draw for the 2026 FIBA U18 Women’s AfroBasket placed CAR in Group A with Côte d’Ivoire, Uganda and Kenya, with the tournament in Abidjan from Aug 5–16.
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