AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoOcean & Climate Diplomacy: Seychelles’ Angelique Pouponneau, lead ocean negotiator for AOSIS, says ocean protection must go hand-in-hand with deep emissions cuts, calling out “hypocrisy” from countries that praise the sea while expanding fossil fuels and missing climate finance promises. SADC Leadership & Regional Health Context: South Africa prepares to host the 46th SADC summit in Durban on 17 August, with Seychelles listed among the 16 member states, as leaders focus on industrialisation, infrastructure, food security and regional integration. Academic Freedom Watch: A global map using V-Dem’s 2025 Academic Freedom Index places Seychelles at 0.93, with a reported +26% change since 2015—an indicator that can shape long-term research and training conditions. Diplomacy with Health Links: Venezuela’s ambassador presented credentials to Seychelles’ President Patrick Herminie, with both sides pointing to cooperation in education, medicine, culture and sports, plus an early visa waiver for official passports. Travel Policy for Seychelles Residents: Finland confirmed visa-free entry for citizens of only Mauritius and Seychelles among African nations, with stays up to 90 days under conditions.
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