AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSBC Independence Under Threat: Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation’s board says a newly gazetted SBC Bill could weaken the public broadcaster’s independence, especially through governance changes that would shift more appointment power to the Executive and reduce safeguards around funding and spending. China-Taiwan Diplomatic Fallout: Taiwan’s legislature unanimously condemned Beijing over alleged pressure that helped block President Lai’s Eswatini trip, with Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar reportedly withdrawing flight clearances amid threats of economic penalties. Regional Aviation Standards: Seychelles joined an ICAO-backed workshop in Eswatini on Aircraft Classification Rating/Pavement Classification Rating, aiming to harmonise standards and support safer, more efficient air infrastructure across southern Africa. Tourism Tech Diplomacy: Victoria mayor joined a Beijing mayors dialogue on “Smarter Travel, Stronger Cities,” highlighting China-Seychelles people-to-people ties and China-funded infrastructure projects. Judicial Appointments Fight: A legal dispute in Zambia over judges’ external appointments references a Seychelles Court of Appeal role held by a former Zambian judge, underscoring cross-border judicial service tensions.
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