AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAir links & tourism: Direct flights between the Comoros and Madagascar have resumed after nearly four years, following technical and administrative arrangements between their civil aviation authorities—expected to boost travel, trade, and tourism across the Indian Ocean. Culture & language diplomacy: Kiswahili is getting renewed push as a tool for unity and development, with events in Africa and calls at UNESCO to strengthen its global role. Environment: Scientists from 21 African countries met in Accra to harmonise microplastics monitoring protocols for coastal areas, aiming for comparable data and stronger evidence-based policies; Comoros is listed among participants. Governance & anti-corruption: A new Ibrahim Index review shows Africa’s average anti-corruption score edging up from 38.6 (2016) to 39.1 (2025), with Rwanda and Seychelles topping the continent. Immigration: Canada extended its Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot for another year, keeping a pathway to permanent residence open until August 2027. Regional mobility: Namibia released an updated visa-on-arrival list that includes Comoros.
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