AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoU.S. Visa Bonds Go Permanent: The U.S. State Department has made its visa bond program permanent, effective Aug 3, letting consular officers require refundable deposits of $10,000, $15,000, or $20,000 for B1/B2 business and tourist visas for 50 countries—including Djibouti—with money forfeited only if applicants overstay or break visa rules. Education in Djibouti: Qatar Charity has started building two primary schools in Djibouti with the Ministry of National Education, aiming to ease overcrowding and improve learning conditions. U.S. Visa Processing Reshuffle: From Aug 1, routine U.S. visa services are being consolidated into regional hubs, with Djibouti listed as one of the hubs, while some posts (like Abuja) stop routine processing. Red Sea Security Alliance: Saudi Arabia unveiled a multinational maritime defence coalition to protect shipping around Bab el-Mandeb, with Djibouti among the backers—highlighting how regional security plans are shaping daily life and travel across the Horn.
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