AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBangui Justice: CAR’s main court has resumed criminal trials after a two-year halt, aiming to cut prison overcrowding; the August 3–31 session will hear about 30 cases ranging from homicide and rape to economic crimes and threats to state security. Security in the North: A Swiss geologist and a Central African soldier were killed in an attack north of Bangui while the Swiss national was carrying out a mining survey; authorities say an investigation is underway. Humanitarian Pressure: In eastern Chad, MSF reports more than one in five pregnant and breastfeeding women are acutely malnourished, citing severe funding shortages that are also hitting access to food and healthcare. US-CAR Migration Deal: The US has sent a second group of 30 deportees to Bangui under a third-country removal arrangement tied to $81 million, drawing criticism from opposition and civil society. US Visa Rules: Washington made its refundable visa bond programme permanent, with CAR among the listed countries; consular officers can require up to $20,000 for certain B1/B2 business and tourist visas. Regional Diplomacy & Development: CAR-linked coverage also includes IFAD’s new Burkina Faso country representative, and broader regional notes on institutions and governance.
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