AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAcademic Freedom Watch: A new global map using V-Dem’s 2025 Academic Freedom Index shows academic freedom is eroding worldwide since 2015, with Seychelles listed among the countries improving—ranking alongside Jamaica and other safeguard-backed systems. Diplomacy & Culture: Venezuela’s Ambassador Carlos Feo Acevedo presented credentials to Seychelles President Patrick Herminie, highlighting shared priorities in education, medicine, culture and sports, plus talks on a visa waiver for official passports. Gender & Opportunity: Afrobarometer data across 38 African countries finds rural women face a sharper gap than urban women in education, paid work, asset ownership and access to digital and financial tools—while rural women show higher political participation. Tourism With a Conscience: São Tomé and Príncipe is being praised for “authentic tourism” built around conservation and community rather than mass crowds. Local Life & Heritage: Seychelles Volleyball Federation Cup finals delivered a league-and-cup double for Neo Boyz (men) and City Ladies (women). Travel Policy Shock: The U.S. has made its visa bond programme permanent, potentially requiring refundable deposits up to $20,000 for B1/B2 applicants from Seychelles and many other countries. Sports Spotlight: Commonwealth Games coverage continues to spotlight Pacific and Indian athletes, including medal moments and standout comebacks.
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