AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBlue Economy: A €11 million Western Indian Ocean initiative will strengthen fisheries surveillance, information-sharing and research to combat illegal fishing, with the Indian Ocean Commission among its partners. Commonwealth Diplomacy: Seychelles’ delegation at CHOGM called for the summit’s communiqué to recognise the Indian Ocean’s history of slavery and human trafficking; Principal Minister Wallace Cosgrow also highlighted the country’s blue-finance work. Maritime Security: Seychelles joined a regional workshop in Kenya to develop a shared strategy against threats across the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Western Indian Ocean. Shipping: A Seychelles-owned tanker is among vessels carrying Russian diesel whose planned US deliveries face uncertainty amid sanctions and buyer caution. Governance: Seychelles ranked first in the 2026 Freedom in Africa index, scoring 9.2, though the study draws on existing datasets. Public Accounts: National Assembly member Sandy Arissol took part in a regional peer-review programme and training for public accounts committees in Mozambique.
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