AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBusiness Climate Watch: Morocco has topped the African business climate ranking in CIAN’s 2026 barometer (score 3.9/5), edging ahead of Mauritius (3.4) as reforms push for better regulation, transparency and digital readiness. AI in the Region: Google is expanding “Ask Gemini in Chrome” to Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa, bringing built-in AI search help to more African users. Mauritius-Linked Diplomacy: India’s MEA named Rudra Gaurav Shresth as its next Ambassador to Türkiye; his career includes postings in Mauritius and regional policy roles. Cross-border Payments: Nepal’s National Payment Interface is now directly linked with India’s UPI via NCHL, enabling real-time remittances using VPAs. Local Tech & Heritage: A Port Louis workshop is helping map and document Durban’s indentured labour landmarks, aiming for wider Indian Ocean heritage recognition. Energy Tech: Seaturns deployed a full-scale wave energy demonstrator in France, a step toward commercial marine renewables. Governance & AI Policy: A Mauritius-focused discussion revisits how African states are drafting AI rules, including the debate over copying EU-style regulation.
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