AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBangladesh–Mauritius Labour Deal: Mauritius and Bangladesh agreed to reopen the Bangladeshi labour market after nearly four years, with ministers in Geneva fast-tracking an MoU for recruitment covering textile workers plus doctors, engineers, nurses and accountants. Ebola Spillover to Travel Rules: As DR Congo’s Ebola toll rises (101 deaths reported), Mauritius introduced temporary entry restrictions for travellers linked to DR Congo, Uganda and South Sudan, with mandatory 21-day quarantine for eligible permit holders and tighter screening at ports and airports. Chagos/Diego Garcia Watch: Reports say the US is considering buying the Chagos Islands from Mauritius to secure the Diego Garcia base, but Mauritius says it has not been approached and sovereignty remains non-negotiable. Regional Connectivity for Industry: Ethiopian Airlines announced a new direct Port Louis route from July 12, boosting trade and tourism links across Africa. Energy Security Alert: A UN warning says a Strait of Hormuz shutdown could hit oil-dependent least developed and small island states hardest, with knock-on effects for costs and services.
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