AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAU-COMESA Election Watch: The African Union and COMESA have deployed 93 election observers to monitor Zambia’s August 13 general election, led by former Ethiopian PM Hailemariam Dessalegn and deputised by Seychelles Ambassador Marie-Pierre Lloyd, with a preliminary report due in Lusaka on August 15. Climate Opinion: A Seychelles-based opinion piece warns that “the Earth is burning” is no longer distant, pointing to record wildfire seasons abroad as a wake-up call for climate action. Aviation Links: Russia’s Rosaviatsiya has opened the door for flights to Egypt’s Borg El Arab and El Alamein, with Aeroflot having resumed services to Seychelles via Moscow. Tourism & Marine Conservation: Four Seasons Resort Seychelles launches new snorkelling and marine conservation experiences at Petite Anse, led by resident marine biologists. Regional Trade Push: SADC is moving to simplify border procedures under its Simplified Trade Regime, aiming to cut costs for small traders, including Seychelles. Crypto & Sanctions: EU transaction bans will hit HTX (Huobi Global SA) from August 23, while Seychelles-based broker Elev8 says it has secured a licence. Sports: CAF Champions League qualifying draws set up a potential Seychelles opponent for Mamelodi Sundowns in Angola.
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