AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCAF Champions League Draw: Mamelodi Sundowns, set to defend their title in Angola, will face Wiliete of Angola or Seychelles’ Foresters after the Cairo qualifying draw—Foresters’ debut in the elite competition comes against a side that has strengthened with Angolan forwards Mabululu and Gilberto. Crypto & Regulation: Russia’s Sber plans crypto trading infrastructure by December 1, positioning itself as a crypto custodian as a new law makes crypto settlements legal for export/import firms. Seychelles in Finance: Elev8 secured a Seychelles Financial Services Authority Securities Dealer Licence, adding to its regulated footprint and signalling continued expansion. Visa Policy Shockwaves: The US made its visa bond programme permanent, raising the maximum refundable bond to $20,000 for citizens of 30 African countries, with case-by-case consular decisions. Digital Trade & Connectivity: Cable & Wireless Seychelles held prize-giving for its eShop and Multi View promotions, linking customer engagement with digital services. Governance & Integrity: Rwanda topped regional anti-corruption gains in the Mo Ibrahim Index, while Seychelles also recorded a major improvement. Tourism Leadership: David Germain returned to the Seychelles Tourism Board as Dedicated Representative for the Americas and Canada, aiming to boost long-haul market presence. Ocean Climate Diplomacy: Seychelles’ Angelique Pouponneau urged real emissions cuts alongside ocean protection, criticising “hypocrisy” in climate messaging.
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