AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEducation Reform Watch: Seychelles’ Education Minister David Pierre says reforms are underway to strengthen teacher welfare, modernise classrooms, expand technical education, and improve student well-being, while also addressing physical education standards and vaping in schools. Banking & State Assets: In the National Assembly, Minister Laporte faced questions over the government’s plan to sell its 60% stake in the Seychelles Commercial Bank (SCB), including when the decision was taken and how the sale process will work. Fisheries Diplomacy: Seychelles and the EU have renewed their sustainable tuna fisheries agreement, with a Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement signed in Brussels on 27 July. Regional Governance: Foreign ministers including Seychelles’ Barry Faure arrived in Addis Ababa for the AU Executive Council session focused on water security and safe sanitation. International Links: Seychelles’ Chinese Ambassador Lin Nan met Seychelles officials to discuss deepening the China–Seychelles strategic partnership. Mobility & Travel Policy Signals: Russia says it is exploring e-visas for Tanzania, Ethiopia and Egypt, while a Henley Passport Index update shows Pakistan’s passport ranked 101st with access to 29 destinations, including Seychelles via eVisa. Sports (Local relevance): Commonwealth Games coverage notes Seychelles’ Jade Micock in boxing quarterfinal action and Team Seychelles athletes featuring in the Glasgow programme.
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