AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSpace Diplomacy: A new Lowy Institute report says India’s space cooperation deal with Seychelles—covering ocean observation, marine science and coastal management—fits a wider “soft power” push using satellites and practical satellite services since 2014. Business & Finance: Diageo reports Africa-led momentum, with organic operating profit up 43.5% and net sales up 13.3% in the year to June 30, as it presses ahead with its $2.3bn plan to sell its stake in East African Breweries to Asahi. Local Regulation & Markets: Seychelles’ Financial Services Authority licence Elev8 with a Securities Dealer Licence, highlighting governance and client-protection checks as the firm expands its licensing base. Sports (CAF): CAF’s Champions League preliminary draw sets up a possible Seychelles opponent for Mamelodi Sundowns, with Foresters (Seychelles) facing a first-round path. Visa Policy Watch: The US made its visa bond programme permanent, with a refundable bond up to $20,000 for citizens of 30 African countries—Seychelles is listed among those not subject to the bond requirement.
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