AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRegional Trade Reform: SADC is pushing to simplify border procedures under its Simplified Trade Regime, aiming to cut costs and ease cross-border commerce for small-scale traders, with implementation work discussed at a Lusaka policy forum. Seychelles in the Spotlight: Seychelles is named among SADC members in the STR push, and the islands also feature in wider regional cooperation as young Seychellois filmmakers are invited to a Moscow training session under the Open Eurasian Film Award. Judiciary Independence: Seychelles’ retiring Justice Anthony Francis Tissa Fernando was praised by President Dr. Patrick Herminie for decades of integrity and for defending independent judicial decision-making. Sports & CAF Draw: Seychelles’ Foresters are set to face Mamelodi Sundowns’ Champions League qualifying path after CAF’s preliminary draw, highlighting how Seychelles clubs are still fighting for continental traction. Finance & Regulation: Elev8 secured a Seychelles Financial Services Authority brokerage licence, strengthening its local regulatory standing. International Mobility Policy: Chad announced visa-free entry for all African citizens from 2027, adding to Seychelles’ growing role in regional travel liberalisation.
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