AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMaritime Scrutiny: A Comoros-flagged freighter, the Grace, was boarded by the US Coast Guard in international waters in early September and escorted to Mexico, where authorities reported finding fuel in its ballast tanks. The legal basis for the boarding remains unanswered. Separately, Comoros-registered vessels were among those named in new US sanctions targeting Iran’s oil trade. Jobs and Livelihoods: A law reserving some small-scale commercial work for Comorians has alarmed Malagasy migrants, many of them women traders who support families back home. Environment and Governance: A YouTuber says Comoros barred him after he published footage of the country’s waste crisis; the claim has drawn attention to environmental conditions and the government’s response to criticism. Regional Cooperation: Comorian maritime professionals joined a regional search-and-rescue training programme in Madagascar, while a new Korea–Indian Ocean Commission fund will support work on maritime security, climate response, fisheries and food security. Travel: Comorian passport holders are eligible for up to 30 days of visa-free entry to the Philippines, subject to passport and onward-ticket requirements.
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