AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPoverty and drugs hit the coast: Ilfracombe, a Victorian seaside town on North Devon’s shoreline, is facing a grim mix of boarded-up shops, seasonal job gaps, and deep deprivation—healthy life expectancy is just 59 years, with nearly 4 in 10 youngsters living in poverty and about 30% of residents struggling financially. Cultural diplomacy: In India, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha praised Purvanchal’s “living energy” and highlighted the extraordinary contributions of Ahilyabai Holkar, Raghunath Rao and Malhar Rao Holkar. Health equity debate: South Africa’s HPV push is vaccinating girls, but coverage for boys is still missing—raising concerns about preventable cancers in men. Mauritius in the spotlight: Mauritius is being positioned as a value destination for expats and travellers, while Air Mauritius is weighing a “Game Changer” fleet shift toward smaller jets. Tourism ties: South Africa and Mauritius signed a tourism MoU at Africa’s Travel Indaba, aiming to boost training, travel facilitation and sustainable growth.
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