AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoInternet Governance: A Seychelles company controlled by businessman Lu Heng submitted 10 of Africa’s 16 applications in ICANN’s new domain-name round. The report links Heng to Cloud Innovation, which holds millions of internet addresses allocated by AFRINIC and has called for the regional registry to be wound up, raising questions about oversight of Africa’s internet resources. Political History: A new account revisits the failed 1981 coup attempt, when mercenaries posing as tourists arrived armed and tried to oust President France-Albert René and restore James Mancham. Diplomacy: Kyrgyzstan’s parliament ratified a visa-free travel agreement with Seychelles, allowing stays of up to 30 days per visit, capped at 90 days a year. Financial Transparency: Seychelles is among the jurisdictions expected to automatically exchange financial information with the UK in 2026. It also remains off the EU’s tax blacklist, recognised for cooperation on tax governance.
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