AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoClimate Adaptation, Human Care: New planning guidance argues that care services must be built into National Adaptation Plans and NDCs, warning that hotter, harsher El Niño conditions will hit children, older people, and people with disabilities hardest—especially where health and school systems are already stretched. Contemporary Arts in the Indian Ocean Orbit: Ghana’s Manhyia Palace Museum and UNESCO Ghana are teaming up for the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Art Awards, honouring eight artists including Seychellois Leon Raddegonde, with the ceremony set for May 13 and a laureates’ dinner on May 12. Seychelles Hospitality Leadership: Frank Martin has been appointed Executive Chef at Raffles Seychelles, bringing a long international track record. Crypto Meets Real-World Payments: Bitget launched Scan to Pay on Bitget Pay, letting users spend USDT at offline merchants via QR codes, while also cutting certain futures taker fees to boost liquidity. Diplomacy Under Pressure: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te finally reached Eswatini after flight-permit denials tied to China pressure—an ongoing test of recognition politics.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.