AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMauritius Politics: Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has asked Central Bank Governor Rama Sithanen to resign, amid allegations of undue influence and mismanagement at the Bank of Mauritius, including claims involving the governor’s son in licensing, staffing and contracts; Deputy Governor Gerard Sanspeur also quit, citing interference, and new appointments are expected later this year. Indian Ocean & Environment: Monaco’s Explorations de Monaco presented its 2022 Indian Ocean mission report in Port Louis, with 25 recommendations on marine ecosystem protection, sustainable fisheries, cutting human pressures and strengthening regional cooperation. Trade & Agriculture: China will allow eligible coffee bean imports from all 53 African countries with diplomatic ties starting July 20, 2026, using unified phytosanitary rules; Mauritius is among the countries that have filed applications. Regional Finance: South Africa’s central bank raised its key rate by 25 basis points to 7% for the first time in three years, citing inflation risks linked to the Iran war. Human Rights: UN torture prevention experts warned France that prison overcrowding may amount to inhuman or degrading treatment, urging structural fixes.
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