AGP Executive Report

ICANN in Court: ICANN has been granted leave to intervene in Mauritius court proceedings tied to AFRINIC’s winding-up, pulling a global internet-coordination function into a local legal fight and raising the stakes for continuity of number resources. Fintech Expansion: India’s UPI will go live in Cyprus from next year after an MoU between NPCI International Payments and Eurobank Cyprus, following Modi’s 2025 visit—another step in UPI’s European rollout. AI in Farming: China is scaling AI and robotics in protected agriculture, with programmable climate control and robots for spraying, pollination and harvesting showcased in Shouguang. Climate Accountability: The UN General Assembly endorsed an ICJ advisory opinion on states’ climate duties, pushing climate promises toward legal and political accountability. Mauritius Angle: Mauritius Network Services helped develop Malawi’s $2.8m digital SPS system for faster, safer agricultural trade documentation. Energy Drinks Watch: A new Six Continents Index study finds big regional differences in sugar, sweeteners, vitamins and pasteurisation—Mauritius included in the global sample.

UN Tourism Governance: UN Tourism’s new chief Shaikha Al Nuaimi is pushing a bigger role for the agency, but the hard question remains: where do small island states and territories fit in global tourism decision-making? Climate Accountability: A UN General Assembly vote backed a landmark ICJ advisory opinion, strengthening pressure on rich nations to face legal and political duties for climate damage. Africa Energy & Trade: Malawi’s agriculture gets a $2.8m digital trade system to speed phytosanitary certificates and cut cross-border delays, built by Mauritius Network Services. AI & Jobs: An Africa Development Impact Forum stock-take webinar weighs whether AI will create jobs or disrupt labour markets—calling for practical, locally grounded policies. Regional Tech Watch: Six Continents Index released a global comparison of energy drinks, showing big regional differences in sugar, sweeteners, vitamins and pasteurisation—covering products including Mauritius. Markets: IUX says U.S. equities stayed resilient as investors track AI spending and shifting sentiment.

Climate Accountability: The UN General Assembly backed a resolution endorsing the ICJ’s 2025 climate advisory opinion, with 141 votes in favour, strengthening the push for rich nations to face legal and political duties for climate damage. Energy & Consumer Health: Six Continents Index released a new cross-continent study showing big regional differences in energy drink recipes—Europe leans heavily on pasteurisation, Asia more on real sugar, and North America more on artificial sweeteners. Mauritius Digital Trade: Malawi’s $2.8m sanitary and phytosanitary system (built by Mauritius Network Services) went live, aiming to speed online permits and reduce cross-border clearance delays. AI for Jobs Debate: A pre-Africa Development Impact Forum stock-take webinar focused on whether AI will create inclusive jobs or disrupt labour markets—calling for practical, Africa-grounded policy. Child Online Protection: Mauritius Telecom launched my.t protect Parental Control, extending its COP programme beyond SIM filtering to protect minors across devices. Markets & Finance: IUX flagged continued strength in US equities tied to AI spending and earnings sentiment, while Alpha AMC targets a ₹1,000-cr VentureX SME Fund corpus and says it has already deployed over Rs 90 cr.

Off-Road EV Buzz: XXCART is pitching a “future-leading” electric off-road golf cart supplier playbook—mixing customization, safety standards, and rugged performance as EV leisure gear blurs into utility vehicles. Mauritius Tech & Safety: Mauritius Telecom rolled out my.t protect Parental Control as the next phase of its Child Online Protection programme, extending protection beyond SIM filtering to cover a broader device ecosystem. AI Meets Work in Africa: A pre-Africa Development Impact Forum stock-take webinar pushed the message that AI can boost productivity and job creation in sectors like agriculture and logistics—but only with deliberate, practical policy. Markets Watch: IUX says U.S. equities are holding up near record highs as investors track AI spending, earnings, and U.S.-China trade signals. Anti-Corruption Push: APNAC Africa chair Alban Bagbin warned Africa loses about $88.6bn yearly to corruption and illicit flows, urging stronger governance. Energy Shock Response: Governments are scrambling with subsidies, tax tweaks, and reserve releases to blunt a global fuel crisis.

AI & Jobs in Africa: A pre-Africa Development Impact Forum webinar in Ghana pushed a practical question—can AI drive inclusive job creation, or will it disrupt labour markets? Speakers argued the answer depends on deliberate, context-aware policies that boost productivity in sectors like agriculture, healthcare, logistics and finance. U.S. Markets & AI Sentiment: IUX says U.S. equities are holding up despite oil and rate worries, with AI spending, earnings and tech infrastructure still shaping investor mood. Anti-Corruption Pressure: APNAC Africa chair Alban Bagbin warned Africa loses about $88.6bn yearly to corruption and illicit flows, urging stronger vigilance as digital tools and cybercrime raise new risks. Mauritius Telecom Safety: Mauritius Telecom launched my.t protect Parental Control, extending its child online protection push beyond SIM filtering to cover more devices. Meetings Industry: IMEX Frankfurt 2026 opens at record scale, with Mauritius among new exhibitors. Mauritius in the mix: GRSE’s next-gen patrol vessel launch also highlights regional defence-industrial links, including an earlier OPV export to Mauritius.

India-Africa Summit Watch: India’s 4th India-Africa Forum Summit lands in New Delhi on May 28–31, with the theme “Innovation, Resilience and Inclusive Transformation” and Kenya positioned as a key partner across trade, digital transformation, healthcare, education and maritime security. Payments Under Pressure: A new look at global payments points to a hard truth: regulators say failed firms held customer-funds shortfalls averaging 65% (2018–2023), shifting attention from flashy apps to whether systems can survive a correspondent-banking shock. Child Safety & Inclusion: Mauritius Telecom has launched my.t protect Parental Control, extending its child online protection push beyond SIM filtering to cover a broader device ecosystem. Health Alert: The US CDC has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Mauritius over rising chikungunya cases. Local Tech in Action: Port Louis has completed Mauritius’s first eBDN trial for electronic bunker delivery notices, aiming to make marine fuel supply more transparent. Anti-Corruption Push: APNAC chair Alban Bagbin urged renewed action against illicit financial flows, citing Africa’s estimated $88.6bn annual losses.

AI & Accountability: Bank of Ghana advisor Dr John Kwabena Kwakye told accountants at ICAG 2026 to embrace AI—saying “AI will not replace accountants, but accountants who leverage AI will replace those who do not”—while pairing it with integrity and real-time fraud detection. Anti-Corruption Push: APNAC chair Alban Bagbin urged Africans to intensify the fight against corruption and illicit financial flows, citing losses of about $88.6bn a year (3.7% of GDP) and calling Kigali a “defining moment.” Mauritius Digital Safety: Mauritius Telecom launched my.t protect Parental Control, extending its child online protection programme beyond SIM filtering to protect minors across devices. Health Alert for Visitors: The US CDC issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Mauritius over rising chikungunya cases, urging enhanced precautions and vaccination. Maritime Digitalisation: TFG Marine and ZeroNorth completed Mauritius’s first eBDN trial at Port Louis, digitising bunker delivery notices to boost transparency. Science Breakthrough: Colossal Biosciences reported a de-extinction milestone—hatching live chicks from a fully artificial egg—aimed at future moa work. Events & Trade: IMEX Frankfurt opened at record scale, with nearly 3,000 exhibitors and 4,000+ buyers registered.

Urban Development Diplomacy: Kazakhstan’s PM Olzhas Bektenov used the World Urban Forum in Baku to push a “cities for citizens” agenda, stressing comfort, safety, accessibility and environmental sustainability as urbanisation tops 63% of the population. Energy Drink Standards: A new Six Continents Index global assessment compares energy drinks across six continents using a 36-criteria, verifiable quality score—highlighting big regional gaps in formulation and labelling. Mauritius Digital Safety: Mauritius Telecom launched my.t protect Parental Control, expanding its Child Online Protection programme beyond SIM filtering to cover a broader device ecosystem. Chikungunya Alert: The US CDC issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Mauritius over chikungunya, with local reports showing rising cases since January. Shipping Digitalisation: TFG Marine and ZeroNorth completed Mauritius’s first eBDN trial at Port Louis, digitising bunker delivery notices to improve transparency. Finance IPO Watch: Arohan Financial Services filed IPO papers with SEBI for a Rs 600 crore fresh issue, while existing investors plan an offer for sale. AI Trading Tool: ATFX rolled out AT DeepSight, aiming to turn market signals and news sentiment into actionable trading setups.

Digital Safety for Minors: Mauritius Telecom just launched my.t protect Parental Control, a second-phase Child Online Protection upgrade that extends Norton Family-style filtering beyond SIMs to protect minors across devices, with government and child-rights officials backing the rollout. Health Alert: The US CDC issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Mauritius over rising chikungunya cases, urging enhanced precautions and vaccination for eligible travellers. Maritime Digitalisation: TFG Marine and ZeroNorth completed Mauritius’s first eBDN trial at Port Louis, digitising bunker delivery notices to boost transparency and simplify fuel operations. AI in Trading: ATFX rolled out AT DeepSight, an AI tool that flags potential trade setups and suggests entry, exit targets and risk levels. Energy Drinks Watch: Six Continents Index released the first global comparative assessment of energy drinks, highlighting major regional differences in formulation and label transparency. Africa Business Momentum: At the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, leaders pushed deeper regional integration and shared ownership to scale growth.

Forex Broker Awards: IUX says it’s been recognised across multiple global platforms in H1 2026, including FxDailyInfo’s “Most Innovative Technology” and “Best Execution,” ForexDailyInfo’s “Most Transparent” and “Broker of the Year,” plus BrokersView “Best Trading Conditions.” Mauritius Digital Shipping: TFG Marine and ZeroNorth completed Mauritius’s first eBDN trial at Port Louis, digitising bunker delivery notices to boost transparency and streamline fuel supply. Health & Travel Alert: The US CDC issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Mauritius over rising chikungunya cases, urging enhanced precautions and vaccination for eligible travellers. Regional Tech for Finance: NEC XON and Avaloq are partnering to digitise wealth management in Africa, with focus markets including South Africa, Kenya, Mauritius and Nigeria. Local Business Push: Brightstar Lottery extended its lottery tech partnership with Slovakia’s TIPOS through 2032, continuing long-running deployments. Global Spotlight: India’s manufacturing push targets around 100 products for domestic production to cut import dependence.

Naval Tech: GRSE will launch India’s first Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel for the Indian Navy on May 20, with high indigenous content and roles spanning surveillance, anti-piracy, disaster relief and special operations. Digital Identity: ID4Africa’s AGM put trust at the centre of digital public infrastructure, warning that weak safeguards across the identity data lifecycle can trigger fraud claims and break public confidence. Mauritius Health Alert: The US CDC issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Mauritius over rising chikungunya cases, urging enhanced precautions and vaccination for eligible travellers. Port Louis Digitalisation: TFG Marine and ZeroNorth completed Mauritius’s first eBDN trial at Port Louis, digitising bunker delivery notices to improve transparency and simplify fuel supply. Local Business Tech: NEC XON and Avaloq partnered to modernise wealth management in Africa, targeting South Africa, Kenya, Mauritius and Nigeria. Manufacturing Push (India): India plans to identify around 100 products for domestic production to cut import dependence and strengthen its “Made in India” push.

Chikungunya Alert for Mauritius: The US CDC has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Mauritius, urging Americans to take “enhanced precautions” against the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus as local cases rise (2,816 reported from January to May 11, with an increasing trend into February). Port Louis Digital Shipping: TFG Marine and ZeroNorth completed Mauritius’s first trial of an electronic bunker delivery notice (eBDN), digitising fuel delivery to boost transparency and streamline operations. Trusted Digital Identity Push: At ID4Africa’s 2026 AGM, the World Bank focused on how trust can break across the digital identity “data lifecycle,” highlighting risks like weak safeguards and missing redress. Wealth Tech for Africa: NEC XON and Avaloq announced a partnership to modernise wealth management in South Africa, Kenya, Mauritius and Nigeria, aiming to replace legacy systems with unified digital platforms. Local Health Story: In Chennai, MIOT International treated a Mauritius woman for a foreign body that had migrated into her neck after a burger incident—an urgent case involving proximity to major arteries.

Manufacturing Push: India is drafting a sharper industrial plan by mapping nearly 100 products it doesn’t make—or makes too little—then pairing it with faster foreign investment approvals, eased FDI rules, and “Made in India” branding to cut import dependence. Health Watch: The US CDC has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Mauritius over a growing chikungunya outbreak, urging enhanced precautions and vaccination for travellers. Port Digitalisation: TFG Marine and ZeroNorth completed Mauritius’s first eBDN trial at Port Louis, digitising bunker delivery notices to boost transparency and streamline fuel supply. Wealth Tech for Africa: NEC XON and Avaloq are teaming up to modernise wealth management platforms in South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, and Mauritius, targeting legacy-system upgrades and better digital client experiences. Mauritius as a Magnet: Mauritius is also moving ahead with a golden visa for about 100 millionaires a year, backed by a minimum $1m investment and perks for families and business relocation.

Public Health Alert: The US CDC has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Mauritius over rising chikungunya risk, urging Americans to get vaccine-preventable shots before travel, use insect repellent, and cover up; local figures cited by Mauritius’ Government Information Service point to a growing outbreak since January. Digital Shipping in Port Louis: TFG Marine and ZeroNorth have completed the first eBDN (electronic bunker delivery notice) trial in Mauritius, digitising bunker deliveries to boost transparency and streamline fuel supply—building on earlier rollouts in Singapore and Oman. Wealth Tech for Africa: NEC XON and Avaloq are partnering to modernise wealth management across South Africa, Kenya, Mauritius and Nigeria, aiming to replace legacy systems with a more scalable, digital front-to-back platform. Mauritius as a Magnet: Mauritius is also pushing a new $1M golden visa plan for up to 100 millionaires annually, with renewable two-year visas tied to high-value investments. Finance Moves: In global markets, Schroders, Investec and Quintet Private Bank announced senior leadership appointments, while Airtel’s Mauritius-linked structure remains in focus after its major share-swap to raise its stake in Airtel Africa.

Mosquito-virus alert: The US CDC has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Mauritius over life-threatening, vaccine-preventable chikungunya, urging enhanced precautions like insect repellent and long clothing. Port digitalisation: TFG Marine and ZeroNorth have completed Mauritius’s first eBDN trial at Port Louis, digitising bunker delivery notices to boost transparency and streamline fuel supply. Mauritius as a magnet: A new study ranks Mauritius the cheapest tax-free destination for expats (about £439/month for a single person), while a separate push is underway to attract up to 100 millionaires via a $1m “golden visa” with perks for families and business relocation. Regional business push: EDB Mauritius and GIPC are gearing up for a closed-door Accra forum (May 22) aimed at turning cross-border interest into concrete financing deals. Africa tech finance: NEC XON and Avaloq are partnering to modernise wealth management in key markets including Mauritius, as digital expectations rise.

Mauritius Golden Visa Push: Mauritius is moving to attract global millionaires with a new $1M “golden visa” plan—renewable two-year stays for investors and dependents, capped at about 100 visas a year, with perks like pet import, banking access, and school enrolment. Africa Wealth Tech Upgrade: NEC XON and Avaloq are teaming up to modernise wealth management across South Africa, Kenya, Mauritius and Nigeria, aiming to replace legacy systems with more digital front-to-back platforms. Space Data Sharing: At the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, SkyConnect unveiled a shared network model that links underused satellite ground stations to cut costs and speed up data delivery. Digital Identity Momentum: ID4Africa highlighted “frontline” digital identity work across the Global South, including interoperability efforts. Crypto Tax Oversight (Kenya): Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 proposes tighter crypto reporting, pushing exchanges to share customer transaction details with the tax authority. Health Gap Spotlight (SA): South Africa’s HPV strategy vaccinates girls but leaves boys out—raising calls for male vaccination too.