AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoVisa Policy Watch: Seychelles’ immigration authorities confirm a visa-free entry rule for citizens of all recognised countries, with travellers still needing a valid passport, return ticket, accommodation and funds, plus online immigration steps; the only stated exception is Kosovo. Regional Mobility: Tanzania, South Africa, Germany and Spain all published 2026 visa-exemption lists, with Seychelles and Mauritius repeatedly appearing among the small set of African countries granted visa-free access (Germany lists only Mauritius and Seychelles; Spain shows just eight African countries). Tourism & Trade Links: Seychelles’ 2025-26 cruise season closed with over 40 cruise ship calls, up sharply from six the prior season, and officials highlighted a new Cruise Tourism Strategy in validation. Governance Spotlight: The Ibrahim Index of African Governance reports Seychelles and Rwanda topping Africa’s anti-corruption rankings, with Seychelles showing the biggest decade improvement. Indo-Pacific Diplomacy: BJP spokespeople frame PM Modi’s Seychelles-to-Indo-Pacific tour as strengthening India’s maritime and defence ties, with Seychelles cited as part of the western Indian Ocean push. Ocean Protection: A new study warns drifting fish aggregating devices can interact with and strand in marine protected areas, exposing enforcement gaps for mobile gear.
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