AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRegional Stability: Mauritius is facing its worst unrest since 1999, as protests over water shortages and living costs escalated after police shot and injured a woman. Schools closed and businesses urged staff to work from home. Digital Policy: Airtel Africa says it will keep investing in Seychelles, including its recently launched 5G network. Talks with Vice-President Sebastien Pillay covered internet affordability, competition, infrastructure sharing and digital financial services. Blue-Economy Trade: Seychelles’ first shipment of dried sea cucumber to China under zero-tariff terms was marked at a ceremony attended by Chinese Ambassador Lin Nan and Fisheries, Agriculture and Blue Economy Minister Wallace Cosgrow. Media Governance: A proposal giving Seychelles’ president greater control over the public broadcaster has drawn warnings of possible political interference. Marine Protection: Seychelles joined nine other countries in adopting regional measures to tackle plastic pollution, prepare for marine pollution emergencies and protect seagrass, mangroves and critical habitats.
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