AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSeychelles Livestock Support: Seychelles has earmarked US$1.4m to revive its livestock sector, cutting animal feed costs by 30% and boosting subsidies for poultry and pig farmers to reduce meat imports. SADC Industrial Push: Ahead of South Africa’s 46th SADC summit in Durban, the bloc’s leaders are stressing industrialisation, trade and infrastructure links, while admitting the region still falls short on jobs, security and growth. SADC Self-Reliance Warning: SADC Executive Secretary Elias Magosi urged member states to become more self-reliant as geopolitical tensions and declining development aid strain delivery of regional plans. Schengen Visa-Free Clarity: Mauritius and Seychelles passport holders can enter Schengen countries visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, though border entry conditions still apply. Tourism Experiences Angle: A fresh Seychelles travel feature highlights “beyond the beaches” experiences, from Praslin’s Vallée de Mai to Curieuse’s giant tortoises and conservation-led activities. Regional Mobility Moves: Chad and the Republic of the Congo plan visa-free entry for all African nationals from 1 January 2027, adding to a growing continent-wide trend. Crypto/Markets in Seychelles: Seychelles-based Zoomex expanded USDT-margined tokenised stock perpetuals, while Bitget launched Project Archimedes with $300m for institutional quant firms.
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