AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoVisa Services Shock: The U.S. plans to cut the number of African embassies and consulates that can process visas from nearly 50 to just 20, with the change expected in June—meaning applicants from “non-hub” countries may have to travel farther for interviews and paperwork. Basketball Spotlight: Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers stunned Angola’s Petro de Luanda 90-88 to win the 2026 Basketball Africa League title in Kigali, with Craig Randall II named MVP. Film & Talent Pipeline: Locarno Open Doors Africa revealed its 2026 selections, backing African filmmakers with projects, producers and directors focused on themes like music, memory, motherhood and colonialism. Angola in the Mix: Angola is listed among the remaining U.S. visa “hubs,” and Petro de Luanda’s BAL run keeps Angola in the regional sports spotlight. Arts & Culture: A Natural Diamond Council reception in Las Vegas highlighted Angola-linked industry momentum under the Luanda Accord framework, as natural diamond advocates push provenance and rarity.
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