AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSomali Piracy Escalation: Somali pirates are upping the threat level off Africa’s coast, with experts warning of larger armed groups, more hijackings and new tactics—including cruise-ship style attacks and fresh hostage-taking. Border Chaos for Travellers: France has been forced to pause a new EU biometric border system after holidaymakers were trapped in four-hour queues at Dover and Folkestone in extreme heat, turning a policy rollout into a travel headache. Seychelles Tourism Leadership: Seychelles has named Vesna Rakić as CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board, alongside aviation board changes at Air Seychelles—moves aimed at boosting global positioning and connectivity. Biodiversity Push: Seychelles marked Biodiversity Week with a new pact to restore wetlands and protect watershed areas in Baie Lazare and Bougainville. Regional Security Drills: The Indian-led multilateral PRAGATI 2026 exercise has begun in Meghalaya, with Seychelles among 12 participating nations focusing on counter-terror training.
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