AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCrypto & Finance: Seychelles-based BitMEX reportedly spent two years trying to find a buyer before shutting down, with founder control, falling activity and legal baggage cited; trading will be restricted from Aug. 26 and the exchange closes Sept. 23. Seychelles in the spotlight: A new report on anti-corruption rankings says Seychelles made a dramatic jump, sharing top spot with Rwanda after a major improvement in the Mo Ibrahim Foundation’s 2026 governance brief. Regional travel links: Trinidad and Tobago has granted visa-free access to Sierra Leoneans and 13 other African countries, including Seychelles, aiming to boost tourism and business ties. Seychelles passport momentum: A 2026 intra-Africa travel ranking puts Seychelles at the top, with visa-free entry to 35+ African destinations. Business & regulation: Elev8 secured a Seychelles Financial Services Authority licence, strengthening its local regulatory standing. Sports (CAF): CAF Champions League qualifying draws set up Mamelodi Sundowns to face a qualifier that could include Seychelles’ Foresters.
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