AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCrypto Market Shake-up: BitMEX, the Seychelles-registered crypto derivatives exchange that helped popularise perpetual swaps and up to 100x leverage, will shut down on 23 September 2026 (04:00 UTC). New registrations are already stopped, users must close positions and withdraw funds, and a wind-down schedule starts with reduce-only limits from 26 August. Telecom & Digital Economy: Starlink has officially entered Seychelles, with a soft launch at State House and authorisation under local rules; the service is expected to strengthen connectivity for remote areas and businesses as the government pushes digital transformation. Aviation & Tourism Connectivity: Ethiopian Airlines will add double-daily flights between Addis Ababa and Mahé from 1 December 2026, boosting seats and global connections via Star Alliance. Maritime & Security: Russia urged stronger security cooperation for commercial shipping in the Gulf of Aden and Mozambique Channel amid pirate and terrorist activity. Blue Economy & Standards: SEA Index® expanded CO₂ certification coverage for more yacht types, widening access to an environmental benchmark for the recreational yachting sector. Regional Business & Governance: SADC flagged slow progress on pooled procurement for medicines despite shortages, while also announcing an observer mission to Zambia’s August 2026 election.
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