AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTrade Deal Push, But Deficits Bite: India’s FTA drive is lifting exports (FY25–FY26 exports up 4.22%), yet imports are rising faster (6.47%), widening the trade deficit from $94.66bn to $119.30bn. Digital Identity at Airports: Biometrics providers at ID4Africa’s AGM in Abidjan say visa-on-arrival registration is smoother than some troubled UK rollouts, where MPs question delivery capacity. Payments Upgrade in Mauritius: Visa has launched Apple Pay for Mauritius Commercial Bank cards, with more banks expected—another step for mobile-first commerce in the Indian Ocean. AI and Authoritarian Risk: A new report argues AI is making repression cheaper in Africa, citing smart-city surveillance spending that includes Mauritius. Markets Watch: India’s new-age tech stocks saw a mixed week; Kissht surged while MapmyIndia slid after results. Mauritius Legal/Internet Governance: Mauritius’ Supreme Court granted ICANN leave to intervene in AFRINIC liquidation proceedings, pulling a global coordination dispute into local court.
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