AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoOcean & Food Security: Scientists warn the Indian Ocean is warming fast, with marine heat waves already pushing fish away from traditional fishing grounds—raising risks for coastal livelihoods across East Africa to Southeast Asia. Seychelles & Ocean Governance: A new study highlights how drifting fish aggregating devices can interact with and strand inside marine protected areas, showing that “lines on the map” can fail when gear drifts across boundaries. Local Tech & Finance (Seychelles-linked): Bitget upgraded its AI assistant to deliver a single daily brief for crypto and US equities, while BitMart’s H1 2026 report says it kept building through market volatility and expanded its asset and compliance footprint. Digital Payments (Region): Bank of Ceylon launched Sri Lanka’s mobile wallet Tap & Pay via BOC Flex, aiming for faster contactless payments. Cybercrime & Crypto Regulation (UK): Three men jailed in the UK for a £4m “fake police” crypto scam, using convincing police websites and laundering proceeds into luxury spending. Policy & Research (SADC): A SADC study urges universities to align research with regional needs, tackling barriers that limit real-world impact. Travel Tech (Ghana): Accra airport begins rolling out security scanners tied to Ghana’s e-Visa push, including a “no need to remove shoes” screening change.
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