AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMaritime Security: Russia is reportedly using African shipping registries to reflag and hide its “shadow fleet” of tankers, helping it keep moving sanctioned oil and petroleum products despite Western embargoes. Diplomacy: Russia says it is close to opening new embassies in The Gambia, Togo and the Comoros, pending technical steps. Travel & Visas: France has published student visa fees for Nigerians and other African applicants, while Hong Kong, Tunisia, DR Congo, India, Jamaica, South Africa, Zambia and Ethiopia all released updated visa-free or eVisa/visa-on-arrival lists for African travellers. Regional Governance: Kenya is advancing its National Maritime Security Strategy after an IMO-backed workshop, focusing on coastal safety, inter-agency coordination and new threats. Comoros-China Ties: The Chinese AU mission met Comoros’ permanent representative, reaffirming cooperation under China’s Global Governance Initiative.
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