AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAnti-corruption push: APNAC chair Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin urged Africans to intensify the fight against corruption and illicit financial flows, citing AU/UNECA figures that Africa loses about $88.6bn a year—money that could otherwise strengthen healthcare, education, infrastructure and social protection. Aviation links: Qatar Airways is rebuilding its African network with resumed and expanded routes, including Seychelles and Kigali from 16 June 2026, plus higher frequencies to major cities. Arts & heritage: In Ghana, the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Art Awards honoured eight laureates, including Seychelles’ Leon Raddegonde and Ghana’s Ibrahim Mahama, while the Manhyia Palace Museum doubles down on international partnerships and Asante restitution plans. Seychelles culture abroad: Seychelles’ High Commissioner to India met Assam’s governor to explore tourism, ecological collaboration and student exchanges. Blue economy spotlight: Seychelles’ decommissioned Coast Guard ship PS Topaz has been intentionally sunk to create an artificial reef and boost diving tourism.
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