AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDiversity Visa / Green Card Lottery: The US State Department says Nigeria is the only African country barred from DV-2026, while 49 other African nations are eligible; the programme drew over 20 million qualified entries and the full selectees list has been published, with applicants needing to complete everything by Sept 30, 2026. Travel & Visas: Thailand is tightening visa-free rules from Sept 15: the 60-day stay becomes 30 days, land border crossings are capped at two per year, and Mauritius (with Seychelles) gets a separate 15-day exemption. Film & Pop Culture: Taapsee Pannu’s Gandhari is trending across multiple countries, including Mauritius, as it hits Netflix and climbs global rankings within days. Sports & Youth Development: South Africa’s SA Jockey Academy in Summerveld launches a multi-million-rand upgrade backed by the Hollywood Group/Foundation, revamping dorms for international and female apprentices, including riders from Mauritius. Culture & Faith (Mauritius connection): A Blessed Laval pilgrimage in Mauritius draws calls for a more just, fraternal society, with spiritual animation and support services planned around Sainte-Croix Church. Business & Learning: IUX announces two new weekly podcast series—Market Trendline and The Market Journey—aimed at helping listeners understand markets and trading over time.
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