AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUN Diplomacy: African, Caribbean and Indian Ocean leaders warned at the UN General Assembly that debt repayments and high borrowing costs are draining money from hospitals, schools and climate action, with Kenya’s William Ruto saying “the hospital competes with a creditor.” UN Security Council Reform: The same UN week saw calls for UN Security Council changes, including at least two permanent African seats for the continent, as Seychelles’ president backed non-alignment as an “active choice for peace.” Seychelles in Focus: Seychelles’ “friend to all, enemy to none” tourism diplomacy is being framed as potential soft power for peace talks, while the Seychelles–Russia Friendship Association and schools marked World Clean-up Day with ongoing beach and public-space clean-ups. Aviation Disruption: Mauritius refused landing approval for an Air Seychelles flight from Israel, forcing cancellation and passenger fallout. Cyber & Finance: Seychelles-based Bitget paused withdrawals after a reported $351.6m hack, saying user funds are safe and the breach method is under investigation. Regional Mobility: A WION summit highlighted visa facilitation and mobility as a bridge for tourism and diplomacy, with Seychelles’ high commissioner to India taking part.
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