AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBorder Liberalisation Push: The Republic of the Congo says it will scrap visas for all African citizens from 1 January 2027, joining a fast-growing club including Seychelles, Ghana, Rwanda, Togo, Benin and The Gambia—a move framed as boosting trade and pan-African mobility. Tourism Access Shake-up: Sri Lanka is making it easier for visitors by offering free 30-day on-arrival visas for tourists from 40 countries (including India), but everyone still needs an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) first. Seychelles on the Ground: President Patrick Herminie wrapped up his La Digue outreach by visiting the main Police and Fire Station, where staff raised concerns over accommodation and working conditions, alongside earlier visitor-safety and infrastructure worries. Regional Security Watch: A new report urges Canberra to keep a close eye on the Colombo Security Conclave as it moves toward a more institutional, operational security setup. Sports: Seychelles boxers showed fight at the Eindhoven Box Cup 2026, with Jade Micock reaching the quarterfinals.
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