AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEU-Africa Trade: The EU and four Eastern and Southern Africa states—including Seychelles—have concluded negotiations on an enhanced Economic Partnership Agreement, aiming for clearer rules, more services and digitalisation opportunities, and deeper regional integration. Aviation & Connectivity: Aeroflot says it will keep regular flights to Seychelles in the summer season, starting July 8 with A350 wide-body service twice weekly between Moscow and Mahé. Ocean Climate Push: Global leaders have issued an open letter urging COP31 hosts Türkiye and Australia to put the ocean at the heart of climate action, calling for a “Blue COP” focused on ocean-climate solutions. Tourism & Travel Disruption: Northern Ireland travel agencies closed early after unrest following a stabbing, with transport suspended and businesses prioritising staff safety. Maritime & Finance: Afreximbank appointed Olowononi as director of regional operations for Southern Africa, covering Seychelles and other regional markets. Energy & Industry: UNCTAD warns Strait of Hormuz tensions could sharply raise fuel import bills for vulnerable economies, with small island states among those most exposed. Crypto & Payments (Seychelles-based firms): Bitget launched Anti-Scam Month 2026 and new CFD “Zero-Fee Mode,” while MEXC integrated with TradingView to let users trade directly from charts.
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