AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDemocracy & Rights: IMANI warns that upcoming electoral rules and party deadlines could either strengthen Seychelles-style democratic participation or quietly squeeze civil liberties, with particular concern for youth and women. World Clean-up Day in Seychelles: On 25 September, residents and schoolchildren joined a Seychelles clean-up linked to the ongoing Cleanup Marathon, aiming to keep public spaces and beaches clean while building long-term environmental responsibility. Seychelles Adolescents’ Health: New local findings from the 2025 Global School-Based Student Health Survey flag lunch skipping, take-away food reliance, and high sugar intake among 11–17-year-olds. Sailing Through Culture & Diplomacy: Russia’s Baltic Fleet training ship Perekop called at Victoria for the first time, bringing protocol, cultural and sporting events plus humanitarian cargo. Women’s Sport: Seychelles women’s national football team steps into the 2028 Olympic qualifiers, preparing to face Kenya in a historic two-legged CAF tie. Ocean Governance: The High Seas Treaty/BBNJ enters into force, with the real test now shifting from “paper” to protection, resources, and fair sharing of ocean benefits. Mobility & Visas: A global push for easier travel continues, from visa-free shifts in Africa to new visa rules in Thailand—big implications for tourism and cross-border life.
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