AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMarket Access: Seychelles ranks 35th worldwide for economic freedom and second in Africa, behind Mauritius, in the Fraser Institute’s 2026 report, which uses 2024 data. The country also recorded 100% electricity access, placing it among six African nations at full coverage. Ocean Economy: Seychelles reaffirmed its commitment to regional ocean governance and sustainable blue-economy financing at the Nairobi Convention’s COP12. A report on Aldabra’s recovering green sea turtles notes that conservation gains remain incomplete. Business: Seychelles-registered crypto exchange Bitget has agreed to acquire a licensed Thai digital-asset platform, subject to regulatory approval. Travel: Etihad Guest members can book discounted award flights to Seychelles from Abu Dhabi through October 31, with travel available until December 15, 2026. Thailand’s revised visa rules also give Seychellois travellers visa-free stays of up to 15 days. Global Finance: A new report says Sub-Saharan Africa holds only about a quarter of the IMF voting power its population share would warrant.
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