AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCrypto Crime in the UK: Three men, including two Nigerians, were jailed in London for a £4m “fake police” crypto scam that used convincing police websites to trick victims into sending funds to “secure police accounts,” then laundered the proceeds into luxury cars, Rolexes and holidays. Seychelles & Digital Finance: Bitget rolled out an AI briefing tool to help users follow crypto and US equities ahead of earnings, while BitMart published its H1 2026 report on building through market volatility. Local Tech & Payments: Bank of Ceylon launched Sri Lanka’s first mobile wallet Tap & Pay via BOC Flex, showing how contactless banking keeps expanding across the region. Ocean & Food Security: Scientists warn the Indian Ocean is warming fast, driving marine heat waves that are already shifting fish locations—bad news for coastal livelihoods from East Africa to Asia. Tourism Tech & Travel Experience: Ghana’s Accra airport began rolling out security scanners so travellers won’t need to remove shoes, belts or laptops, after the country’s e-Visa push. Research for Impact: A SADC study urges universities to align research incentives with regional needs like climate, food insecurity and public health. Governance & Spending: SADC officials met in Johannesburg for training on cost-benefit analysis to help governments deliver better results with limited resources. Seychelles in the Policy Mix: Seychelles featured in discussions on how parliaments can shape foreign policy, reflecting the islands’ growing role in regional diplomacy.
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