AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUS-Iran Oil Sanctions: The U.S. Treasury imposed fresh sanctions on Iran’s military-linked oil trade, targeting eight tankers including the Comoros-flagged crude carrier Huancayo, plus more than 15 companies, even as Washington and Tehran discuss extending a ceasefire and easing Strait of Hormuz shipping. Maritime Risk in the Black Sea: Russia’s drone and missile strikes across Ukraine killed at least two people and injured 25, with a Turkish vessel hit and drones striking merchant ships flying flags including Comoros as well as Vanuatu and Panama. Gulf Claim Denied: Iran said it destroyed a “hostile” U.S. aircraft near Bushehr, but the U.S. Central Command rejected the claim, saying no American aircraft were shot down. Press Freedom Gap (Comoros Included): A new Afrobarometer survey finds strong public support for media freedom, but sharp declines in perceived freedom of speech, with Comoros among the lowest scores. Regional Health Cooperation: Comoros is listed among countries attending a WHO-led East and Southern Africa mental health workshop in Johannesburg, aimed at sharing best practices ahead of a Kigali summit.
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