AGP Executive Report

Sailing in Seychelles: SSL has moved its Emerging Nations Programme training centre to the islands, bringing teams from Senegal, Madagascar, Tanzania and Libya for intensive crew sailing and national-team building. Digital economy push: Seychelles President Patrick Herminie backed stronger governance and investment links to turn Africa’s digital ambitions into jobs and opportunities, with discussions on AI-ready frameworks. Festival Kreol 2026 music: “Spektak 5 Kouler” lines up five long-running Seychellois voices—Stephen Eliza, Vincent Eliza, Carlos Dorasamy, Barry Barra and Jean-Daniel Barra—for a headline Kreolite celebration. Sports development on Praslin: The Seychelles Athletes’ Commission ran an anti-doping and injury-prevention workshop for 19 Praslin athletes, focused on responsibilities in sport. Local arts & language: A feature traces how French-based Creoles developed into distinct languages—history, structure, and community—highlighting Creole as a full language, not a “broken” version. Festival Kreol governance note: A commentary revisits how institutional due process shaped early World Creole Festival funding and decisions.

Seychelles & Digital Economy: President Patrick Herminie and the AU/Seychelles push for investment, stronger governance and practical tech access to turn Africa’s digital ambitions into jobs and trade. Festival & Culture: Seychelles marks African Initiative’s third anniversary with an island exhibition spanning politics, culture, sport, education, humanitarian aid, city life and nature—highlighting media partnerships that connect communities. Kreolite Music Spotlight: Festival Kreol 2026’s Spektak 5 Kouler lines up five voices shaping Seychelles music for 25+ years, bringing Kreolite pride to one stage. Creole Language Roots: A feature explains how French-based Creoles became full languages with their own histories and structures—more than just vocabulary. Sports & Clean Sport: Praslin athletes get anti-doping and injury-prevention training from the Seychelles Athletes’ Commission, supporting safer careers. Football (Regional Link): Kenya’s interim Starlets coach names a provisional squad ahead of Olympic qualifiers versus Seychelles, setting the stage for the next cross-island clash. Cyber Safety (Local Relevance): Reports warn of AI-driven phishing and abuse of ChatGPT Custom GPTs to deliver malware—an urgent reminder for online security.

Digital Economy & Governance: Seychelles President Patrick Herminie backed stronger links between governance, investment and technology at Forward Africa Leaders Symposium, arguing digital transformation must create real jobs and wider access to connectivity. Seychelles-India Cultural Ties: A feature marks 50 years of Seychelles–India diplomacy through shared temple life, festivals and cuisine, highlighting the Arul Mihu Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple on Mahé and ongoing cultural exchange. Festival Kreol Music Spotlight: Festival Kreol 2026 gets a major sound moment with “Spektak 5 Kouler,” bringing five long-running Seychellois voices together on one stage. Clean Sport on Praslin: Seychelles Athletes’ Commission ran an anti-doping and injury-prevention workshop for 19 Praslin athletes, focusing on responsibilities in sport. SAC Sports Update: Praslin athletes also featured in SAC-related coverage as local football pathways connect to wider regional squads. Media & Partnerships: African Initiative marked its third anniversary with Seychelles-based participation, including a special exhibition spanning politics, culture, sport, education and humanitarian aid. Travel Wellness Trend: A National Geographic Traveller piece spotlights how Indian Ocean wellness is shifting from “spa days” to landscape-led rituals—relevant to Seychelles’ own visitor experience.

Seychelles–India Cultural Ties: A feature marks 50 years of diplomatic links with India by spotlighting shared festivals, temple life on Mahé, and Indian-influenced Seychellois food traditions. Festival Kreol 2026 Music: “Spektak 5 Kouler” lines up five long-running voices for a headline Kreolite celebration, bringing together Stephen Eliza, Vincent Eliza, Carlos Dorasamy, Barry Barra and Jean-Daniel Barra. Local Sports & Clean Sport: The Seychelles Athletes’ Commission ran an anti-doping and injury-prevention workshop for Praslin athletes, reinforcing responsibilities alongside performance. Digital Economy in Seychelles: President Wavel Ramkalawan and AU Seychelles president push for stronger governance and investment to grow the digital economy, with leaders calling for tech that creates jobs and opportunity. International Wellness Trend: A National Geographic Traveller piece looks at how Indian Ocean wellness is shifting from classic spa routines to landscape-led rituals and deeper “presence” experiences across Seychelles and neighbours. Regional Media Spotlight: African Initiative marks its third anniversary with Seychelles-linked events and exhibitions, highlighting politics, culture, sport, education and humanitarian work.

Seychelles–India Cultural Links: Seychelles and India marked 50 years of diplomatic ties with a spotlight on shared culture, from the Arul Mihu Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple on Mahé to festivals like Thaipoosam Kavadi and Ganesh Chaturthi, plus Indian influences in Seychellois cuisine. Festival Kreol 2026 Music: Festival Kreol’s headline moment is set with “Spektak 5 Kouler,” bringing five long-running Seychellois voices together on one stage—Stephen Eliza, Vincent Eliza, Carlos Dorasamy, Barry Barra and Jean-Daniel Barra. Sports & Clean Sport on Praslin: The Seychelles Athletes’ Commission ran an anti-doping and injury-prevention workshop for 19 Praslin athletes, under Socga, reinforcing responsibilities in sport. Football Friendly: Sri Lanka beat Seychelles 3–0 in the first FIFA international friendly at Stade Linite, with goals from Adhavan Raja Mohan (penalty and free kick) and Dillon de Silva. Media & Community Spotlight: African Initiative marked its third anniversary with Seychelles-based celebrations and an exhibition covering politics, culture, sport, education, humanitarian aid, city life and nature. Digital Economy (Local Leadership): President Patrick Herminie backed stronger governance and investment-tech links to turn Africa’s digital push into jobs and opportunities, with a Seychelles perspective.

Digital Economy & Governance: Seychelles President Patrick Herminie backed stronger governance and investment links to turn Africa’s digital push into jobs and trade, stressing practical benefits for citizens at the Forward Africa Leaders Symposium in New York. Media & Culture Diplomacy: African Initiative marked its third anniversary with Seychelles ministers and diplomats, including an island exhibition spanning politics, culture, sport, education, humanitarian aid, city life and nature—an arts-and-media bridge with real local visibility. Creole Music Spotlight: Festival Kreol 2026 gets a major boost with “Spektak 5 Kouler,” bringing five long-running Seychellois voices together for a celebration of Kreolite and community. Sports, Clean Sport Education: Praslin athletes joined an anti-doping and injury-prevention workshop led by the Seychelles Athletes’ Commission, reinforcing responsibilities alongside performance. Football (Regional Link): Kenya’s Harambee Starlets named a provisional squad under interim coach Godfrey Oduor ahead of Olympic qualifiers against Seychelles, setting up a key cross-island sporting storyline. Language & Heritage: A feature explores how French-based Creoles became full languages with their own histories and structures—useful context for Seychelles’ own Creole identity.

Digital Payments & Stablecoins: XT Exchange is rolling out XT Pay “Scan to Pay,” letting eligible users spend USDT from their Spot accounts via local QR networks—aimed at making stablecoin spending feel like normal checkout. Digital Economy & Governance: Seychelles President Patrick Herminie backed calls at the Forward Africa Leaders Symposium for governance that keeps pace with AI, so digital growth turns into jobs, trade, and real citizen benefits. Creole Culture & Language: A feature traces how French-based Creoles formed and diverged—highlighting that Creoles are full, rule-governed languages, not “broken” French. Festival Kreol Spotlight: Festival Kreol 2026 gets a major music moment with “Spektak 5 Kouler,” bringing five long-running Seychelles voices onto one stage. Sports & Clean Sport: Praslin athletes attended a Seychelles Athletes’ Commission workshop on anti-doping, injury prevention, and athlete responsibilities. Seychelles in International Football: Sri Lanka beat Seychelles 3–0 in a FIFA friendly at Stade Linite, with the return match set for the same venue. Seychelles-India Cultural Ties: A roundup marks 50 years of diplomatic relations with shared temple festivals, cuisine links, and ongoing cultural exchange.

Digital Economy & Governance: Seychelles President Patrick Herminie urged African leaders to link governance, investment and technology to turn digital ambitions into jobs and trade at the Forward Africa Leaders Symposium in New York. Media & Culture Diplomacy: African Initiative marked its third anniversary with Seychelles-based celebrations, including a special exhibition spanning politics, culture, sport, education, humanitarian aid, city life and nature—while Russian diplomats also praised the agency’s Russia–Africa information bridge. Language & Heritage: A feature explores how French-based Creoles became full languages with their own histories and structures, highlighting why Creole–French differences go beyond vocabulary. Wellness Trends in the Indian Ocean: National Geographic Traveller spotlights a shift from classic spa routines to nature-led rituals and diagnostic wellness across Seychelles and neighbours. Festival Kreol Music: Festival Kreol 2026’s “Spektak 5 Kouler” lines up five long-running Seychellois voices for a career-spanning celebration of Kreolite. Sports & Community: Seychelles Athletes’ Commission ran an anti-doping and injury-prevention workshop for 19 Praslin athletes, reinforcing responsibilities in sport. International Football Friendly: Sri Lanka beat Seychelles 3–0 in the first FIFA friendly at Stade Linite, with Seychelles set to host the second match at the same venue.

Creole & French Roots: A new explainer traces how French-based Creoles became full languages, not “broken French,” outlining the shift from contact to pidgin to creole. Festival Kreol 2026 Music: Festival Kreol’s headline moment is set with “Spektak 5 Kouler,” bringing five long-running Seychellois voices together on one stage. Local Sport, Clean Sport Focus: Praslin athletes took part in an anti-doping and injury-prevention workshop led by the Seychelles Athletes’ Commission, aimed at safer, more responsible careers. Seychelles–India Cultural Links: A feature revisits 50 years of Seychelles–India ties through temple festivals, shared cuisine, and ongoing cultural exchange. Media & Community Spotlight: African Initiative marked its third anniversary with an exhibition in Seychelles highlighting culture, sport, education, humanitarian work, and local initiatives. Air Seychelles Route Disruption: Reports say Mauritius denied landing clearance for an Israel-bound Air Seychelles flight, forcing cancellation amid “political and diplomatic considerations.” International Friendly Result: Sri Lanka beat Seychelles 3–0 in a FIFA international friendly at Stade Linite, with the second match set for the same venue.

Wellness in the Indian Ocean: National Geographic Traveller spotlights a shift from “treatment menus” to landscape-led wellness across Seychelles, Mauritius, the Maldives and Sri Lanka—full-moon rituals, ocean-tide practices, and even diagnostic body screenings. Festival Kreol 2026 Music: Festival Kreol’s headline moment gets a boost with “Spektak 5 Kouler,” bringing five long-running Seychellois voices onto one stage. Media & Culture: African Initiative marks its third anniversary with an exhibition celebrating Seychelles’ politics, culture, sport, education, humanitarian work, urban life and nature—praised by local ministers and diplomats. Sports & Clean Sport: The Seychelles Athletes’ Commission runs a Praslin workshop for 19 athletes on anti-doping, injury prevention and athlete responsibilities. Seychelles-India Cultural Ties: A feature revisits 50 years of Seychelles–India links, from temple festivals and shared cuisine to ongoing cultural exchange. Regional Travel Shock: Reports say Mauritius denied landing clearance for an Air Seychelles flight from Israel, forcing cancellation amid “political and diplomatic considerations.”

Festival Kreol 2026: A fresh commentary piece marks the World Creole Music Festival’s 25th anniversary, arguing the event’s funding and policy decisions were rooted in Cabinet authority and due process, with Tourism Minister Norris Prevost named as a key early driver. Kreolite in the spotlight: Festival Kreol 2026’s headline musical moment is set with “Spektak 5 Kouler,” bringing together five veteran voices—Stephen Eliza, Vincent Eliza, Carlos Dorasamy, Barry Barra and Jean-Daniel Barra—for a career-spanning celebration. Sports & culture, local focus: The Seychelles Athletes’ Commission ran a Praslin workshop for 19 athletes on anti-doping, injury prevention and sporting responsibilities. Seychelles-India ties: A cultural cooperation feature highlights decades of exchange, from temple festivals and cuisine links to ongoing troupe and programme connections. SIDS DOCK leadership: President Dr Patrick Herminie leads Seychelles as the country takes the SIDS DOCK Assembly presidency through Dec 2027, pushing sustainable energy and climate resilience. Regional travel disruption: Reports say Mauritius denied landing clearance for an Air Seychelles flight from Israel, cancelling the service amid “political and diplomatic considerations.”

Kreolite in the spotlight: Festival Kreol 2026’s headline musical moment, Spektak 5 Kouler, brings together five Seychellois voices—Stephen Eliza, Vincent Eliza, Carlos Dorasamy, Barry Barra and Jean-Daniel Barra—for a celebration of sound and community. Clean sport on Praslin: The Seychelles Athletes’ Commission ran an anti-doping, injury prevention and athlete-responsibility workshop for 19 Praslin athletes, supporting safer careers and better preparation. SAC Praslin session: The same Praslin programme underlines SAC’s push to strengthen athlete education alongside performance. Seychelles–India cultural ties: A feature marks 50 years of diplomatic friendship with a look at shared festivals, temple life, and Indian influences in Seychellois cuisine. Regional arts & culture: Cultural Cooperation: Seychelles-India adds context to the island’s ongoing creative exchange. Sports note: Sri Lanka beat Seychelles 3–0 in a FIFA friendly at Stade Linite, with the second match set for Sept 30. SIDS DOCK leadership: President Dr Patrick Herminie leads Seychelles as the country takes over the SIDS DOCK presidency through Dec 2027.

Seychelles–India Cultural Ties: Seychelles and India mark 50 years of diplomatic friendship with deep cultural links—from Mahé’s Arul Mihu Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple festivals to shared food traditions and ongoing exchange programmes. SIDS DOCK Leadership: President Dr Patrick Herminie leads Seychelles as the country takes over the SIDS DOCK presidency through Dec 2027, pushing sustainable energy and climate resilience for small island states. Local Arts & Music Scene: Zilwa Reggae Bar’s rhythm, flavour and soul is spotlighted, keeping the islands’ live music culture in focus. Sports, With a Seychelles Connection: Sri Lanka beat Seychelles 3–0 in a FIFA friendly at Stade Linite, while chess coverage notes Seychelles opponents in international events. Travel & Culture Watch: A World Tourism Day 2026 piece argues tech and AI should redesign travel—but keep people at the heart, echoing the human side of tourism that Seychelles audiences value. Regional Disruption: Mauritius denied landing clearance for an Air Seychelles flight from Israel, cancelling the service amid reported diplomatic tensions.

SIDS DOCK Presidency: Seychelles takes over the SIDS DOCK Assembly presidency through December 2027, with President Dr Patrick Herminie leading the Tenth Session and pushing sustainable energy and climate resilience across Small Island Developing States. Air Seychelles Disruption: Mauritius denied landing clearance for an Air Seychelles flight from Israel, forcing cancellation after “political and diplomatic considerations” were cited; Spirit World Productions says it’s working on alternative arrangements for affected passengers. FIFA Friendly: Sri Lanka beat Seychelles 3–0 in the first FIFA international friendly at Stade Linite, with goals in injury time, the 52nd minute, and the 76th. Digital Faith in Seychelles: A Seychelles participant, Ramya Camille, reflects on a Digital Faith Influencer formation that blends online evangelization with human dignity and compassion. Crypto Security (Seychelles-linked): Bitget says North Korea is very likely behind a $387.5m theft, after unauthorized transfers were detected from hot wallets at its Seychelles-based exchange. Cultural Ties: A look at Seychelles–India cultural cooperation, from shared festivals and temple life to cuisine influences. Fashion & Craft: Zimbabwean designers return from Durban Fashion Fair with lessons in storytelling and cross-border opportunities, including Seychelles participation. Hospitality & Style: Cheval Blanc Paris and a Dior Spa spotlight how luxury hotels are leaning into art, design, and experiential travel.

SIDS DOCK Presidency: Seychelles will lead the SIDS DOCK Assembly through December 2027 after President Dr Patrick Herminie was elected to head the Tenth Session, with a focus on sustainable energy, climate resilience and development for Small Island Developing States. Air Travel & Politics: Mauritius denied landing clearance for an Air Seychelles flight from Israel, forcing cancellation after “political and diplomatic considerations” were cited; reports also linked the move to Mauritius’ absence from Netanyahu’s UN General Assembly address. Football Friendly: Sri Lanka beat Seychelles 3–0 in the first FIFA international friendly at Stade Linite, with a penalty goal before halftime and two more strikes after. Chess Milestone: Team VI at the 2026 Chess Olympiad in Samarkand saw the British Virgin Islands earn new Candidate Master titles, including a win over Seychelles. Fashion & Craft: Zimbabwean designers returned from their debut at the Durban Fashion Fair with lessons on storytelling and cross-border opportunities, with Seychelles among participating countries. Crypto in the Spotlight: Seychelles-based Bitget says North Korea is very likely behind a major hack, raising the reported theft to about $388m.

SIDS DOCK Presidency: Seychelles’ President Dr Patrick Herminie has been elected to lead the SIDS DOCK Assembly’s Tenth Session, with the country taking the presidency through December 2027—aiming to push sustainable energy, climate resilience and development for Small Island Developing States. Air Travel & Politics: Mauritius denied landing clearance for an Air Seychelles flight from Israel, forcing cancellation; reports cite “political and diplomatic considerations,” with Spirit World Productions working to rebook affected passengers. Crypto Security (Seychelles-linked): Bitget says North Korean hackers are very likely behind a $387.5m theft after unauthorized transfers from its hot wallets; the Seychelles-based exchange says cold wallets and Bitget Wallet users were not affected. Football (Seychelles in focus): Sri Lanka beat Seychelles 3–0 in a FIFA friendly at Stade Linite, with the return match set for Sept 30. Local Sports: Namibia’s Young Warriors reached the u20 Cosafa Cup semis after a 3–0 win over Seychelles. Arts & Culture: Zilwa Reggae Bar in Praslin continues to draw locals and visitors with its music-and-food island vibe.