AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoVisa Access Update: The US plans to cut the number of embassies/consulates in Africa that can process visas from nearly 50 to 20 “hubs,” with Port Louis listed among sites that may lose visa-processing capacity—an important travel and health-safety knock-on for Mauritians and regional travellers. Digital Payments & Daily Life: India’s UPI hit record levels in May (23.2 billion transactions worth Rs 29.90 lakh crore), driven by summer travel and IPL spending—good news for faster, cashless payments that support everyday services. Food Security Pressure in Mauritius: An opinion piece flags structural failures behind food insecurity in Mauritius, linking global conflicts and local inflation/currency pressures to rising hardship and meal-skipping. Health & Weight Awareness: A local lifestyle report highlights “metabolically obese normal weight” and warns that people who look slim can still carry dangerous visceral fat—pushing for walking and strength/resistance training. Climate & Health Rights: A landmark African Court climate case argues governments must protect the climate system because it underpins health, food and water security.
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