AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUS Visa Overhaul for Eritrea: The U.S. Department of State says it will end routine visa processing at its embassy in Abuja and 24 other African diplomatic posts from August 1, 2026, including Asmara, shifting applicants to 20 regional visa hubs. The stated aim is tighter, more uniform security screening and vetting, plus cost-cutting, while the U.S. says consular services will continue at other posts. Eritrea in the Wider Red Sea Debate: A former U.S. Africa official criticized the Egypt-Eritrea stance that Red Sea security should be decided mainly by coastal states, arguing that international waterways can’t be managed by geography alone. Domestic Shock in Asmara: Eritrean state media had not initially reported the murder of Mrs. Setoum Mousa Naib, widow of Mohammed Ali Alamin, found killed with an axe in Asmara’s Tira Volo neighborhood, raising questions about investigation capacity and transparency. Sports Funding Watch: Parliament responses in Eswatini say the Somhlolo National Stadium needs about E99 million to finish CAF-standard rehabilitation, but work is stalled due to lack of funds.
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