AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoVisa Shock in Thailand: Thailand has officially ended its 60-day visa-free stay, with rules set to revert to the pre-2024 system and a proposed cut to 30 days—though the exact enforcement date is still unclear. Pan-African Push: Togo moved fast, granting visa-free entry to all African nationals for up to 30 days, joining a growing club that already includes Seychelles, Ghana, Rwanda, Benin and the Gambia. Corruption Spotlight: APNAC chair Alban Bagbin urged a renewed anti-corruption drive at its Kigali board meeting, citing Africa’s estimated $88.6bn annual losses to illicit flows. Seychelles in the Air: Qatar Airways announced expanded Africa service—restarting flights to Seychelles from 16 June and adding more routes and frequencies, including Kigali and Port Sudan. Regional Diplomacy: China’s FM Wang Yi praised Seychelles for revoking outbound flight permits tied to Lai Ching-te, as Seychelles’ China ties mark a 50-year milestone.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.