AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDigital Identity & Privacy: Mauritius’ Data Protection Commissioner Drudeisha Madhub warns that digital ID rollouts across Africa must treat data protection and cybersecurity as core foundations, not afterthoughts. Border Tech & Travel Ease (Ghana): Ghana launched an e-visa portal for online applications and scrapped visa fees for African travellers, while President Mahama says new 3D scanners in August will end the “shoes and belts” hassle and speed screening. Maritime Security (Seychelles region): Exercise PRAGATI 2026 in India put K9 units and robotic dogs on display, with Seychelles named among participating nations—another sign of tech-enabled interoperability in the Indian Ocean. Blue Economy (Zanzibar): Zanzibar hosted a blue economy research workshop focused on ocean governance, fisheries, renewable energy and financing, explicitly citing Seychelles as a reference point. Health (Africa): A new report on World Thyroid Day calls thyroid disease a major, neglected public health crisis in Africa and notes only Seychelles and Egypt run national newborn screening for it. Tuna Management (Indian Ocean): The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission eased yellowfin curbs after improved stock assessments, while tightening rules for swordfish and bycatch handling.
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