AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGovernance & Anti-Corruption: The 2026 Ibrahim Index of African Governance reports a continent-wide anti-corruption improvement, with Seychelles and Rwanda jointly topping Africa’s rankings at 76.6—highlighting Seychelles’ sharp decade-long gains. Parliament & Youth: The National Assembly unanimously backed a motion pushing the government to consider and implement recommendations from the Seychelles National Youth Assembly, and it also approved amended terms of reference for the International Affairs Committee. International Relations: Russia has appointed a new ambassador to Seychelles, with President Vladimir Putin signing the decree naming Kirill G. Sokolov-Shcherbachev. Culture & National Identity: Seychelles’ youth dancers are set to represent the islands again as the WADF All African Artistic Dance Championship returns for its landmark 4th edition, supported by key ministries and youth bodies. Environment & Science: Seychelles is among 21 African countries meeting in Accra to harmonise microplastics monitoring protocols for coastal ecosystems, aiming for comparable data and stronger policy action. Economy & Connectivity: Airtel Africa secured a $150m IFC loan to expand and modernise mobile networks across multiple African markets, including Seychelles.
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