AGP Executive Report

Water Crisis in Moroni: Residents in Comoros’ capital say the ageing water network is failing, forcing people to queue, buy water from private sellers, and travel long distances for supplies as outages worsen. Climate Risk Watch: The South-West Indian Ocean region is bracing for multiple hazards linked to El Niño—drought and water stress in the south, flooding and landslides in wetter areas, and island states facing heat, heavy rain, marine impacts and cyclone risk. Fisheries Under Pressure: A World Bank study warns Comoros must step up fisheries investment as climate change accelerates coastal erosion and threatens coral reefs and other marine habitats, with marine heatwaves posing an urgent danger to fish stocks. Diplomacy at the UN: Comoros President Azali Assoumani met Kuwait’s Crown Prince’s representative in New York, with both sides discussing bilateral ties and regional developments. Sports—Olympics Qualifier: Nigeria’s interim Super Falcons coach Augustine Eguavoen has invited 28 players for the 2028 Olympic qualifier against Comoros, with the first leg in Comoros on Oct. 9. Regional Security: Comoros is among 14 African countries confirmed for Uganda’s Oct. 5–8 inaugural conference on military operations other than war, focusing on threats beyond conventional warfare.

Water Crisis in Moroni: Residents in the capital say ageing water systems are failing fast, forcing families to queue for hours or buy water from private sellers as public taps stay scarce. Climate & Fisheries: A World Bank study warns Comoros’ small-scale fisheries are highly exposed to climate change, with coastal erosion and worsening marine heatwaves threatening coral reefs and fish breeding grounds. Diplomatic Moves: The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee heard nominations including an ambassador-designate for Madagascar concurrently with the Union of Comoros. Brand Spotlight: Yas, the mobile network brand operating across Comoros and other African markets, won three Transform Awards MEA 2026 for brand consolidation, visual identity, and localisation. Sports—Olympics Qualifier: Nigeria’s interim Super Falcons coach Augustine Eguavoen named 28 players for the 2028 Olympics qualifying ties against Comoros, with Comoros hosting the first leg on Oct. 9. Crypto Security & Compliance: MEXC announced a second 1,000 BTC boost to its Guardian Fund and participation in a South Korea cybercrime response symposium.

Climate & Fisheries: A new World Bank study warns Comoros’ small-scale fisheries are highly vulnerable to climate change, citing accelerating coastal erosion and damage to mangroves, seagrass beds and coral reefs, with more frequent marine heatwaves threatening coral-rich habitats and reducing national fish catch potential by about 60% under the highest-emissions scenario. Diplomacy: The Council of Ministers has approved new ambassador appointments for Spain in Angola, the Philippines, Madagascar and South Sudan, including a new posting for the current Manila ambassador. Sports (Comoros-Nigeria link): Nigeria’s interim Olympic coach Augustine Eguavoen has invited 28 Super Falcons players for the 2028 qualifier against Comoros, with the first leg in Comoros on Oct. 9 and the return in Nigeria on Oct. 13. Regional security & UN politics: At the UN General Assembly, delegations from at least 77 countries walked out or left seats during Netanyahu’s address, including Comoros among the Arab/Muslim-majority countries listed. Crypto & compliance (Comoros-linked): MEXC announced it added another 1,000 BTC to its Guardian Fund and was invited to ISCR 2026 in South Korea to discuss cross-border anti-fraud efforts.

African Union Leadership: President Azali Assoumani chaired the closing of the AU’s 37th ordinary session in Addis Ababa, with the theme focused on “Education of Africa adapted to the twenty-first century.” UNGA Diplomacy: At the UN General Assembly, delegations from at least 77 countries walked out during Netanyahu’s address, including Comoros, amid renewed global pressure over Gaza and wider West Asia. Regional Security & Trade: Kuwait’s Crown Prince met Comoros President Azali Assoumani on the sidelines of UNGA, discussing bilateral ties and regional developments. Education & Culture: The “Chinese Bridge” Mid-Autumn poetry contest saw Comoros among finalists, using moon-themed Tang and Song recitations to promote cultural exchange. Sports: CAF named Nigerian referee Abdulsalam Abiola Kasim to officiate the Cameroon vs Comoros AFCON 2027 qualifier. Maritime & Sanctions: A report says European crackdowns have cut Russia’s shadow fleet, while oversight tightening in registries including Comoros is part of the pressure. Business & Innovation: MEXC launched MEXC CLI, aiming to let users’ AI agents move from trading intent to execution on the exchange.

UN Diplomacy: Dozens of delegations walked out as Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at the UN General Assembly, with Comoros among the Arab and Muslim-majority countries leaving the hall, underscoring widening international anger over the Gaza war. Regional Security: Turkey renewed calls to abolish the UN Security Council veto, arguing the system blocks action on crises including Gaza and Ukraine. Comoros in Focus (Sports): A Nigerian referee, Abdulsalam Abiola Kasim, was appointed to officiate the Cameroon vs Comoros AFCON 2027 qualifier, adding another Comoros-linked moment to the qualifiers’ opening run. Comoros Business & Tech: BAB Markets says its Comoros entity is regulated by MISA and highlights segregated client funds and verifiable licensing across Australia, South Africa and Comoros. Culture: The “Chinese Bridge” competition’s Comoros finalist group recited moon-themed Tang and Song poems for Mid-Autumn, framing language as a bridge. Health & Industry Link: “Fragrance for Impact” launched in Paris with UNFPA, using Comoros as a first test site for expanding mobile clinics for women and youth.

UN Diplomacy: Dozens of countries walked out or left seats as Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the UN General Assembly, with Comoros among the Arab/Muslim-majority states reported to have protested. Visa Rules: The UK published a list of 45 countries whose citizens need a visa even for “landsidе” transit through UK ports of entry, including Comoros—an unexpected hurdle for travellers. Maritime & Sanctions: A report says crackdowns on Russia’s “shadow fleet” have pushed some sanctioned ships into tighter oversight, with Comoros named among registries that have tightened controls under pressure. Regional Sports: CAF appointed Nigerian referee Abdulsalam Abiola Kasim to officiate Cameroon vs Comoros in the AFCON 2027 qualifiers. Health & Culture: In Comoros, UNFPA and The Colors launched “Fragrance for Impact,” linking the perfume industry to mobile clinic support for women and youth, aiming to expand the network. Climate Watch: El Niño is already breaking records with extreme ocean heat, raising concerns for weather and food security across the region.

UN Diplomacy: At the UN General Assembly, delegations from at least 77 countries walked out or left seats vacant as Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the chamber, with Comoros among the Arab and Muslim-majority states reported to have staged the protest. Regional Sports: SuperSport secured rights to broadcast AfCON Pamoja 2027 qualifiers through to tournament finals, with matches across Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Comoros in the spotlight: Kuwait’s Crown Prince held talks in New York with Comoros President Azali Assoumani, discussing bilateral ties and regional developments. Maritime Security: East African states backed a proposal under the Djibouti Code of Conduct to form a regional task force against piracy and sea crimes in the Gulf of Aden and Western Indian Ocean. Local angle: A Bengaluru engineer reported losing about Rs 1.95 crore to a “Quantum AI” trading scam linked online to a platform describing itself as registered in Mwali (Moheli), Comoros. Climate & food: A report warns climate change is pushing food insecurity toward an existential threat for small island states in the South West Indian Ocean, including Comoros.

AfCON Media Rights: SuperSport has secured rights to beam the AfCON Pamoja 2027 qualifiers through to the finals, with Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda as co-hosts, as Matchday 1 wraps and groups take shape. UN Diplomacy: India and other developing nations warned at the UN General Assembly that distant wars are driving up food and fuel costs and hitting trade for countries with little influence. Comoros in Regional Talks: Kuwait’s Crown Prince met Comoros President Azali Assoumani in New York, discussing bilateral ties and regional developments. Climate & Food Security: A new look at the South West Indian Ocean highlights how climate change is pushing food insecurity toward an existential threat for island states like Comoros. Health & Culture Link: The Colors and UNFPA launched “Fragrance for Impact,” with Comoros named as the first testing ground to expand mobile clinics for women and young people. Maritime Governance: A report argues naval power alone can’t set maritime rules, pointing to China’s growing role in standards and systems across African ports. Sports Officiating: Nigerian referee Abdulsalam Abiola Kasim was appointed for the Cameroon vs Comoros AFCON 2027 qualifier, adding another CAF match official from Nigeria to the spotlight.

UN diplomacy and conflict costs: India and other developing countries warned the UN General Assembly that wars far from home are driving up food and fuel prices and disrupting trade, hitting nations with little influence over the conflicts. Gaza debate at UNGA: Leaders clashed sharply over Gaza, with Palestinian and Israeli accounts deepening divisions as the crisis was framed as a test of international law and global food/energy security. Kuwait and Comoros ties: On the UN sidelines in New York, Kuwait’s Crown Prince met Comoros President Azali Assoumani to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional developments. Maritime security in the Indian Ocean: East African states backed a proposal under the Djibouti Code of Conduct for a regional task force to tackle piracy and sea crimes in the Gulf of Aden and Western Indian Ocean. Climate pressure in the region: A new report highlights how climate change is pushing food insecurity toward an existential threat for small island states in the South West Indian Ocean, including Comoros. Sports—AFCON qualifier officiating: Nigerian referee Abdulsalam Abiola Kasim was appointed to officiate Cameroon vs Comoros in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.

UN diplomacy: Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan renewed calls for the UN Security Council’s five permanent members to lose their veto power, arguing the system is “unjust” and blocks action on crises including Gaza and Ukraine. UNGA spotlight: At the UN General Assembly, Netanyahu’s speech triggered a major walkout, with dozens of delegations leaving the hall—while some Muslim-majority countries stayed. Comoros in New York: The Crown Prince of Kuwait’s representative met Comoros President Azali Assoumani in New York, discussing bilateral ties and regional developments. Maritime governance: A report says European crackdowns have cut Russia’s “shadow fleet” of sanction-busting tankers to less than half, while countries including Comoros have tightened registry oversight. AFCON qualifier: A Nigerian referee, Abdulsalam Abiola Kasim, was appointed to officiate Cameroon vs Comoros in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. Climate & food security: A regional analysis warns climate change is pushing food insecurity toward an existential threat for small island states in the South West Indian Ocean, including Comoros. Health & development: Tanzania signed a major deal with China to expand the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, highlighting growing regional capacity for cardiac care. Trade & halal: Malaysia’s MIHAS highlighted growing halal trade links, with Comoros among countries participating for the first time.

Diplomacy in New York: Comoros President Azali Assoumani met Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah at Kuwait’s UN mission, as the Amir’s representative also held talks with Hungary’s President and UNHCR chief Barham Salih, alongside Scale AI CEO Francis deSouza. Maritime governance: A new report warns that while Western pressure is shrinking Russia’s “shadow fleet” under false flags, enforcement still hinges on who controls ships, insurers and money flows—areas where countries like Comoros are under scrutiny. AFCON qualifier spotlight: Nigerian referee Abdulsalam Abiola Kasim has been appointed for Cameroon vs Comoros in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, adding another international officiating link for Comoros football. Trade and market access: Malaysia’s MIHAS 2026 highlighted growing halal trade ties, with Comoros among countries participating for the first time in the sourcing programme. Health and development link: UNFPA and The Colors launched “Fragrance for Impact,” using Comoros as a first testing ground to expand mobile clinics for women and youth.

Food Security in the SWIO: A new look at small island states in the South West Indian Ocean says climate change is pushing food insecurity toward an existential threat, yet the crisis still struggles to land as a national priority—Comoros is among the islands highlighted for its vulnerability to shocks like droughts, cyclones, and import price spikes. Maritime Power Beyond Ships: One analysis argues that naval strength alone can’t secure sea order; China’s influence is growing through “the unglamorous” work of rules, training, and port systems—an angle that matters for the region’s shipping and fisheries. UNGA Walkout Over Gaza: At the UN General Assembly, Netanyahu’s speech triggered a mass walkout, with dozens of delegations absent or leaving; the piece also explains why some Muslim-majority countries stayed while others protested. Comoros in the Spotlight for Halal Trade: Malaysia’s MIHAS says Comoros is participating for the first time as part of efforts to deepen halal trade links across Africa. Comoros Health & Perfume Link: The Colors and UNFPA launched “Fragrance for Impact,” using Comoros as a first testing ground to expand mobile clinics for women, girls, and young people.

UN Diplomacy: Netanyahu’s UNGA speech sparked a dramatic walkout, with delegations from dozens of countries leaving the hall; reports say many Arab and Muslim-majority states boycotted, while the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco and Azerbaijan stayed—raising questions about their stance. Maritime Sanctions: A Western crackdown is shrinking Russia’s “shadow fleet” of false-flag tankers to less than half, as more ships are forced into tighter registries—while Comoros is named among jurisdictions that have tightened oversight. Football—Comoros Connection: Nigerian referee Abdulsalam Abiola Kasim has been appointed to officiate Cameroon vs Comoros in the 2027 AFCON qualifier, adding to his growing international profile. Trade & Halal: Malaysia’s MIHAS highlights expanding halal trade links, with Comoros among countries participating for the first time. Health & Community: In Comoros, The Colors and UNFPA launched “Fragrance for Impact,” aiming to link perfume supply chains to mobile clinic support for women and youth. Climate: Zimbabwe launched a national cloud-seeding programme as SADC braces for below-normal rains.

AFCON Qualifier Spotlight: CAF has appointed Nigerian referee Abdulsalam Abiola Kasim to officiate Cameroon vs Comoros in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Garoua, with the match part of the PAMOJA 2027 qualifiers. Sports Diplomacy: The same official was recently named by FIFA as one of Africa’s referees for the U-17 World Cup in Qatar, adding fresh attention to Comoros’ upcoming fixtures. Health & Community in Comoros: In a new UNFPA-backed initiative, The Colors launched “Fragrance for Impact,” using the perfume industry to support UNFPA mobile clinics in Comoros—aiming to grow the network from four to seven clinics for women, girls, and young people. Climate Response: Zimbabwe rolled out a nationwide cloud-seeding programme as the region braces for below-normal rains, deploying aircraft and drones to boost rainfall. Trade & Halal Links: Malaysia’s MIHAS highlighted growing halal trade ties, with Comoros participating for the first time as buyers and exporters connect across Africa.

Climate & Food Security: Zimbabwe has launched a nationwide cloud-seeding programme, deploying aircraft and drones to areas including Harare, Masvingo and Bulawayo as SADC warns of below-normal rains—part of a wider six-pillar response plan. Health: The WHO says dementia is rising across Africa, affecting about 1.9 million people now and costing families and societies an estimated US$15.6 billion a year, with most care falling on unpaid caregivers. Comoros Diplomacy & Connectivity: Ethiopia and Comoros say they want to deepen cooperation in trade, health, education, culture, tourism and civil aviation, pointing to Ethiopian Airlines connectivity and plans for a joint commission. Indian Ocean Security & Nuclear-Free Push: Comoros and Seychelles’ move toward nuclear disarmament under the TPNW is framed as a practical security model for the East African and Indian Ocean region. Culture & Community Health: The perfume industry’s “Fragrance for Impact” initiative launched in Paris, with Comoros named as a first testing ground to expand UNFPA mobile clinics for women and young people.

Halal Trade & Tourism Links: Malaysia’s MIHAS 2026 is pulling in more African buyers, with Comoros joining for the first time as MATRADE pushes halal beyond religion into hygiene, traceability and sustainability. Health & Community in Comoros: The Colors and UNFPA launched “Fragrance for Impact,” using the perfume supply chain to expand UNFPA mobile clinics in Comoros from four to seven, aiming to boost access to essential services for women, girls and young people. Nuclear-Free Indian Ocean: Comoros and Seychelles are highlighted for ratifying the UN nuclear ban treaty (TPNW), framing it as a practical security choice for island states in the Indian Ocean. Diplomacy & Connectivity: Ethiopia and Comoros say they want to deepen cooperation in trade, health, education, culture, tourism and civil aviation, pointing to Ethiopian Airlines’ connectivity as a key driver. Visa Access for Comorians: A report notes Comoros offers visa-on-arrival stays up to 45 days for eligible Nigerian passport holders, underscoring how travel rules shape regional movement. Public Health Watch: WHO warns dementia is rising across Africa, with major economic strain on families—an issue that will matter for Comoros’ health planning too.