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Last update: 3 hours agoDigital Identity & Borders: At ID4Africa’s 2026 AGM in Abidjan, biometrics firms said visa-on-arrival registration ran smoothly—while the UK’s stalled digital ID push is still being questioned for poor delivery and shifting leadership. AI & Control in Africa: A new report warns AI is making authoritarian governance cheaper, citing major spending on smart-city surveillance systems, including Mauritius. Global Economy Watch: Factory activity is sagging and inflation fears are keeping bond yields near two-decade highs, as war-driven energy costs ripple through markets. India–Cyprus Fintech Link: UPI is set to go live in Cyprus next year after an MoU signed during Modi’s 2025 visit, boosting cross-border payments. Arts & Culture: A romantic period film shot in Mauritius—Prisoners of Paradise—has secured North American distribution with an August 2026 release. Travel & Lifestyle: Mauritius is leaning into eco-led family holidays, while Thailand is tightening visa-free stays again, cutting many to 30 days.
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