AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMauritius–Africa Tech & Finance: Kenya and Mauritius launched a business forum in Nairobi to deepen cross-border capital, technology and expertise flows, positioning Port Louis as a platform for structuring and expanding African operations. Digital Banking in Mauritius Region: I&M Bank says “digital fast” is driving retail growth, with 85% of retail accounts opened digitally across East Africa and Mauritius using smartphone onboarding and liveness checks. Cybersecurity & AI Risk: A commentary warns that AI agents can breach systems quietly, raising concerns for Africa’s critical services and the need for stronger protection across national digital estates. Language Inclusion: Mauritius’ parliamentary Kreol debate is pushing for linguistic equality in the National Assembly, with calls to avoid creating a new hierarchy among local languages. Sovereignty Watch: Mauritius renewed its Tromelin Island claim at the UN, urging France to resolve the long-running dispute over the territory and its surrounding economic zone. Global Tech Policy: A strategy paper argues the US must strengthen tech-centric engagement with the Global South to compete with China’s high-tech expansion. Ocean Data Funding: Canada, the EU and partners backed OceanEye to expand global ocean observation, supporting climate, weather and maritime safety.
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