AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSeychelles–India Defence Links: India’s defence industry is scaling up exports, with Indian-made helicopters and maritime aircraft supplied to countries including Seychelles, alongside patrol vessels for regional partners. Seychelles Conservation Spotlight: Jonathan, the world’s oldest living land animal, has been named a Guinness World Records Icon; he was brought from Seychelles to St Helena in 1882. Maritime Security & Sovereignty: Fresh attention is on the Chagos Islands and the Diego Garcia base after reports of missile strikes, with renewed debate over UK–US control and Mauritius’ push for return. Local Education Tech: Seychelles launched a Smart Classroom project at Anse Royale secondary school to modernise learning with digital tools. Public Health Testing: Seychelles and Eritrea adopted a WHO prequalified 4th generation ANC panel for rapid triple screening of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B. AI in Africa: Google is expanding Ask Gemini in Chrome to Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa, with Seychelles included in the wider rollout list. Coral Resilience: New research flags reefs that may better withstand heat stress, offering hope for targeted protection as bleaching risks persist.
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