AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMicroplastics Monitoring: Scientists from 21 African countries met in Accra to harmonise coastal microplastics protocols using nuclear and isotopic techniques, aiming for comparable data to guide marine protection policies. Seychelles Tech & Finance: Seychelles FSA’s digital asset regulation and licensing process is getting attention as founders weigh the balance of speed and oversight for VASP operations. Local Environment Tech: UNESCO is piloting IslandWatch in Seychelles with a citizen-science freshwater monitoring push, using a mobile app to turn field observations into shared data for better water management. Blue Economy & Tourism: Seychelles wrapped up its cruise season with premium tourism and sustainability front and centre, while a new reef restoration study from Cousin Island uses soundscapes to track ecosystem recovery. Regional Security: Maritime experts at SPAS 2026 urged Africa to build indigenous naval and coast-guard capabilities instead of relying on external powers. Business & Platforms: MEXC reported a big jump in June futures volumes and added new Ondo tokenized stock/ETF pairs; etoro launched an AI-first app with proactive agent features. Appointments: SeyRe Global promoted Vanida Pillay to CEO.
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