AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIndian Ocean Cooperation: Seychelles joined nine other Nairobi Convention countries in adopting 15 regional decisions, including plans to tackle plastic pollution, respond to marine emergencies and protect mangroves and seagrass. Public Broadcasting: The National Assembly has passed a new law giving the president a direct role in appointing the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation’s chief executive and several board members. Media-freedom groups warn the changes could weaken editorial independence and leave the broadcaster reliant on government-approved funding. Conservation: A survey by the Seychelles Islands Foundation and the University of Exeter estimates that about 183,000 giant tortoises live on Aldabra Atoll—the highest recorded population—reflecting decades of conservation work.
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