AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAviation Deal: Air Tanzania (ATCL) is set to launch direct Tanzania–Russia flights via Moscow later this year, with Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar connected to Moscow through Seychelles using the Boeing 787 Dreamliner—part of 12 major Tanzania–Russia agreements signed in Arusha on May 16, with more deals expected ahead of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s June visit. Tourism Push: Tourism Seychelles wrapped up its 2026 India roadshow in Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Delhi, betting on momentum as Indian arrivals rose nearly 75% in 2025 to about 13,400. Fuel Pressure: Tanzania is among Africa’s top fuel-price countries in May 2026, ranking ninth at $1.587 per litre—adding cost stress across transport and business. Blue Economy: Seychelles is also leaning into ocean tourism and conservation after sinking the decommissioned Coast Guard patrol boat PS Topaz to create an artificial reef and diving site. Maritime Connectivity: A new Atlantic subsea cable plan, Via Africa, aims to boost Europe–Africa digital resilience with a high-capacity route along the Atlantic coast.
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