AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSubsea Connectivity for Réunion: Orange is backing the new ReuNION submarine cable linking La Réunion directly to South Africa, aiming to cut latency, boost resilience, and prepare for aging regional systems; the consortium includes Telco OI, Réunicable and La Réunion Connectée, with Orange handling the “landing party” work on the island. Reality TV on Réunion: Tropika Island of Treasure returns for Season 12, sending eight South Africans to Réunion Island for challenges and a R1 million prize, with Leandie du Randt among the celebrity contestants. Culture Across Creole Worlds: “Flamboyants!” documentary theatre with live music is touring the U.S. this fall and connects Creole communities in New Orleans, Réunion Island and Puerto Rico through Maloya, Bomba and Mardi Gras Indian traditions. Local Governance & Safety: A ride-hailing driver in Saint-Denis was stabbed after a suspected “mistaken identity” tied to a relationship dispute, while separate reporting highlights ongoing concerns about Flock cameras in Athens-Clarke County. What’s On in the Region: Cape Town’s photography festival (theme “TRUTH”) runs through Sept. 26, and Paris event planning for mid-September is getting attention ahead of major crowds around Pope Leo XIV’s late-September visit.
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