AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAFCON 2032 Bid: Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali have submitted a joint expression of interest to co-host AFCON 2032, with CAF accepting the declaration as the first step—now they must build full plans for stadiums, training, transport, accommodation and security. Sharia Scholarships Crackdown: President Ibrahim Traoré says Burkina Faso will recall about 800 students studying Sharia abroad, arguing the country needs engineering and science first, and warns those who refuse to return could lose citizenship. Anti-Trafficking Rescue (Hohoe): Ghana’s EOCO, with police, rescued 39 people in an operation targeting suspected travel fraud and human trafficking syndicates (“Model Q” and “Ignite”), with victims reported from Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali and Côte d’Ivoire. Yellow Fever Travel Alert: Health authorities warn of potentially fatal yellow fever risk in nine countries, including Burkina Faso, urging travellers to get vaccinated before trips. US Travel Warning: The US has placed Burkina Faso under Level 4 “Do Not Travel,” citing extreme security threats and limited consular support. Visa-Free Access (Nigerian passports): A Henley update lists 44 destinations Nigerians can reach without a pre-arrival visa, including Burkina Faso (visa-free).
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