AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCruise Watch: Regent Seven Seas Cruises just unveiled 238 all-inclusive, ultra-luxury sailings for 2028–29, with its new ship Seven Seas Prestige set to debut in Canada & New England in autumn 2028 and offer everything from 7-night escapes to a 150-night World Cruise; pre-registration opens now, with reservations starting 28 May 2026 and a low 7.5% deposit for bookings made by 8 July 2026. Regional Mobility: The Mo Ibrahim Foundation says Africa’s free movement plans are stuck: only four countries—Mali, Niger, Rwanda, and São Tomé and Príncipe—have ratified the AU’s 2018 Free Movement of Persons Protocol, leaving most travelers facing visa hurdles and high costs. Atlantic History & Resistance: A new book review spotlights “Daring to Be Free,” tracing how enslaved Africans and their allies resisted slavery across the Atlantic world, including early anti-slavery arguments tied to Kongo royals. Diplomacy Spotlight: A tribute piece honors Nigeria’s foreign affairs figure Audu-Rafiu Enikanolaiye, reflecting on how Nigeria’s diplomacy was shaped by career experts under President Obasanjo.
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