AGP Executive Report
Last update: 15 hours agoHigh Seas Treaty Watch: Maritime security expert David Willima says Africa’s ocean governance push is moving fast now that the High Seas Treaty is in force, but enforcement and coordination still need careful planning. Africa Market Strategy: A new report argues FMCG firms can’t rely on one-size-fits-all expansion across Africa; demand is concentrating in a few cities, so brands must target spending power and navigate fragmented last-mile delivery. Seychelles Tech & Finance: Seychelles FSA’s digital asset regulation and licensing process is in focus, while local re/insurer SeyRe Global promotes Vanida Pillay to CEO. Microplastics Monitoring: GAEC hosted scientists from 21 African countries to harmonise coastal microplastics protocols using nuclear and isotopic techniques—aiming for comparable data and stronger marine policy. Seychelles Tourism & Maritime: Seychelles ends a cruise season with premium tourism and sustainability, and the Port Victoria departure of MV Viking Yi Dun signals a shift toward attracting the “right” ships. Reef Science: A Seychelles study (PLOS ONE) uses reef soundscapes to track restoration progress, showing how underwater ecosystems “sound” different as they recover. Digital Payments: Bank of Ceylon launches BOC Flex Tap & Pay, a mobile wallet contactless solution.
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