AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoVisa Access Watch: Seychelles is topping an intra-African passport ranking, with citizens able to travel visa-free to more than 35 African countries—an edge that puts the Seychelles ahead of other regional contenders like Benin and Ghana. US Visa Bond Policy: The United States has made its refundable visa bond programme permanent, with consular officers able to require deposits up to $20,000 for certain B1/B2 business and tourist applicants from 50 countries, including Seychelles and many other African states. Crypto & Local Business: Seychelles-based Bitget is rolling out new CFD features, including native TradingView charts and private copy trading communities, while also announcing a Japan exit that ends new registrations and leads to forced liquidation of open positions by December 31, 2026. Deep-Sea Mining Debate: A new opinion piece from Kingston’s International Seabed Authority talks criticise the failure to adopt a long-debated Mining Code, urging governments to keep environmental safeguards ahead of commercial deep-sea mining. Regional Education: ESAMI has launched a Namibia Alumni Association to reconnect graduates, build networks, and support leadership and development across Africa.
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