AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoComoros Politics: Six former prime ministers have urged President Azali Assoumani to let jailed ex-president Ahmed Abdallah Sambi travel abroad for medical treatment, saying his health is “deteriorating worryingly” and asking for clemency with guarantees of return. Middle East Justice Debate: A new critique says the ICC is moving fast on Gaza but staying silent on Iran’s role, raising questions about selective enforcement and jurisdiction. US-Iran Sanctions & Shipping: The US Treasury imposed fresh sanctions on Iran’s military-linked oil trade, targeting eight vessels including a Comoros-flagged tanker, even as a ceasefire extension and Strait of Hormuz shipping relief are reportedly being negotiated. Regional Security: Russian drones struck commercial ships in the Black Sea corridor, with vessels flying the flags of Vanuatu, Comoros and Panama; the attacks underline ongoing risks for maritime trade. Governance & Rights: Afrobarometer data shows Africans back media freedom and the right to organise, but perceived freedom of speech is falling sharply—Comoros is among the lowest. Health & Climate: New research warns chikungunya could expand into temperate regions as climate change grows mosquito-friendly zones.
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