AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoNational Assembly Oversight: The National Assembly unanimously approved amended terms of reference for its International Affairs Committee, after a motion by Port Glaud MP Egbert Aglaé. Youth Representation: In a separate unanimous motion, the Assembly urged government to better consider and implement recommendations adopted by the Seychelles National Youth Assembly, pushing youth voices into policy decisions. Seychelles-India Diplomacy: Coverage of PM Narendra Modi’s Seychelles state honour “Guardian of the Blue Horizon” highlights controversy over a reportedly rushed citation with misspellings, with Seychelles officials previously saying the circulated text was not final. Regional Security Debate: Maritime experts at Nigeria’s Sea Power for Africa Symposium renewed calls for Africa to build indigenous naval and coast guard capacity rather than relying on external forces. Corporate Leadership: Seychelles-based SeyRe Global promoted Vanida Pillay to CEO, signalling continuity in the reinsurer’s regional leadership. International Finance: IFC approved a $150m loan to Airtel Africa for network modernization, including operations across Seychelles. Geopolitics—Taiwan: Reports say Beijing is increasing everyday pressure on Taiwan’s international engagement, including through documentation and visa-related disruptions.
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