AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoComoros Politics: Six former prime ministers urged President Azali Assoumani to let jailed ex-president Ahmed Abdallah Sambi travel abroad for medical care, saying his health is “deteriorating worryingly” and asking for clemency amid growing rights concerns. Regional Security & Shipping: Russian drone attacks hit commercial vessels in the Black Sea export corridor, with Ukrainian authorities saying ships flying flags including Comoros were targeted—raising fresh worries for maritime safety. US-Iran Sanctions (Comoros link): The U.S. Treasury imposed fresh sanctions on Iran’s military-linked oil trade, including a Comoros-flagged crude tanker, as Washington presses “maximum pressure” even while a ceasefire extension is reportedly near. Press Freedom in Comoros: A new Afrobarometer survey finds Africans broadly back media freedom and the right to organise, but perceived freedom of speech is shrinking—Comoros is listed among the lowest scores. Health & Regional Cooperation: WHO-backed mental health workshops include Comoros among participating countries, as leaders prepare country plans ahead of a major summit in Kigali.
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