AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWomen’s Football: Seychelles were thrashed 11-0 by Kenya in the first leg of their Olympic qualifying tie, leaving a steep challenge for the return match. Aldabra Conservation: A five-year survey puts the atoll’s giant tortoise population at almost 183,000 — above the country’s human population. The researchers say the species still faces threats from drought, rising seas, feral cats and rats. Longevity Research: Scientists studying Jonathan, the 194-year-old tortoise brought from Seychelles to St Helena, identified genetic traits linked to DNA repair and cellular health; they say more research is needed to understand what the findings could mean for people. Economic Outlook: Seychelles was among seven African economies whose currencies saw peak depreciation of more than 5% in the second quarter, as energy costs and geopolitical uncertainty pressured exchange rates, according to the World Bank. Fintech: A Visa Africa accelerator cohort includes a Seychelles startup for the first time, alongside fintech firms from eight other African countries.
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