AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFilm & Culture in Lomé: Togo’s National Fund for Support to the Film and Audiovisual Industry (FoNSICA) is set to become operational soon, after a stakeholder review of the legal and governance framework. The fund will be financed through parafiscal levies, registration-linked fees, a dedicated production tax, plus donations and grants—aiming to close the sector’s financing gap and bring clearer rules. Regional Travel & Diplomacy: The U.S. House approved a visa-free deal for holders of Togo diplomatic and service passports (up to 30 days, not exceeding 90 days yearly), while Tunisia and Togo signed an MoU to expand bilateral consultations across areas including digital health, education, cybersecurity, and medical tourism. Aviation & AfCFTA Mobility: Nigeria’s aviation minister reiterated support for the Single African Air Transport Market, and AfCFTA leaders urged removing travel barriers so entrepreneurs can cross borders without visa delays. Road Safety Talk: In Bishkek, a proposal would let electric scooter and moped riders use roads instead of sidewalks, citing pedestrian safety. Tourism-Adjacent Sports: Benin’s U-17 women’s team begins preparations for a crucial qualifier against Nigeria’s Flamingos, with the return leg in Lomé.
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