AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPress Freedom: A new World Press Freedom Index says global press freedom has hit a 25-year low, with over half of countries now in “difficult” or “very serious” categories; the report also flags Comoros among places where people feel least free to speak. Comoros Politics & Health: Six former Comorian prime ministers have urged President Azali Assoumani to allow jailed ex-president Ahmed Abdallah Sambi to get medical treatment abroad, saying his health is worsening and calling for clemency. US-Iran Sanctions: The United States imposed fresh sanctions on Iran’s military-linked oil trade, including a Comoros-flagged tanker, even as talks to extend a ceasefire and ease Strait of Hormuz shipping restrictions are reportedly nearing a decision. Maritime Security: Russian drone attacks in the Black Sea corridor hit commercial ships flying flags including Comoros, raising fresh concerns for shipping safety near Ukraine’s export routes. Health & Regional Cooperation: WHO-backed mental health workshops include Comoros, as countries prepare country analyses ahead of a major summit in Kigali.
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