AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUN General Assembly 2026: World leaders head to New York from Sept 22 as wars, tensions and funding cuts test the international system, with US President Donald Trump expected to dominate attention amid Iran-related strain and shipping disruption. Mauritius Energy & Climate Pressure: A new look at how geopolitical shocks and energy crises are derailing Africa’s climate goals, with knock-on effects already hitting households and public services, including Mauritius curbing high-power consumption. UPI Goes Global (Uzbekistan): NPCI International and Uzbekistan’s HUMO will let Indian tourists, business travellers and students pay at merchants by scanning the UZQR code using familiar UPI apps, expanding UPI’s international footprint. Local Business & Energy Branding: Bhunjun Group’s BOTL unveils “Fillin” as a fully Mauritian fuel retail brand after acquiring Engen’s network, marking a major shift in the island’s energy landscape. Governance & Accountability: A Mauritius-focused Q&A examines where responsibility lies when government machinery stalls, including how administrative “blocages” should be handled. Opinion on Pensions: An editorial says Mauritius’ old-age pension has become a powerful election tool, raising questions about the social contract.
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