AGP Executive Report
Last update: 1 hours agoLibya–Mali Tourism Talks: Libya’s Minister of Tourism and Traditional Industries, Nasreddine Al-Fazzani, met Mali’s tourism and handicrafts minister Mamou Daffé in Bamako to boost cooperation in tourism and traditional industries, including coordination and exchange of expertise. Sea Safety Warning: Libya recorded 28 drowning deaths and over 50 sea rescues between early May and July 5, with rough conditions and risky swimming spots prompting renewed warnings and calls to keep beaches clear. US Libya Diplomacy: US adviser on Africa and the Middle East Massad Boulos arrived in Misrata for talks with figures opposing a US-backed Libya political initiative, drawing protests at the airport. Kitesurfing Tragedy Update: The remains of a kite surfer believed to be Italian Mimmo Piepoli were found on a Libyan beach near Benghazi, after he vanished off Italy in May; DNA testing is expected to confirm identity. Travel Policy Ripples: The US tightened Visa Waiver Programme rules, with ESTA eligibility revoked for some travelers based on recent travel history and dual nationality, while Namibia updated its visa-on-arrival list (Nigeria excluded).
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