AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUS Visa Rules Hit Mozambicans: The US made its visa bond programme permanent, effective Aug 3, meaning some B1/B2 business and tourist applicants from 50 countries—including Mozambique—may be asked to post a refundable deposit of up to $20,000 before a visa is issued, with forfeiture possible if conditions are breached. US Processing Locations Reshuffled: From Aug 1, US visa application services were moved for residents of 25 African cities into regional hubs, forcing many Mozambicans and neighbours to travel farther for consular services. Health Infrastructure in Maputo: China-aided construction of a National Surgical Center began in Maputo Central Hospital, with plans for emergency care, imaging, 14 operating rooms, ICU and hundreds of inpatient beds. Cabo Delgado LNG Training Row: Cabo Delgado civil society groups criticised the choice of Maputo for initial training linked to the Mozambique LNG Academy, arguing it should be hosted in the province. Niassa Agriculture Bottleneck: Niassa officials say poor access roads and logistics still block farmers from turning production into higher-value market chains. Ruvuma Water Pact: Mozambique, Tanzania and Malawi signed an agreement to create the Ruvuma River Basin Commission to manage shared water resources.
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