AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEU-Africa Trade Deal: The EU and four Eastern and Southern Africa states, including Comoros, concluded talks on an enhanced Economic Partnership Agreement in Mauritius, aiming for clearer rules, more services and digitalisation opportunities, and easier access for consumers and businesses. Maritime Crime Watch: A Comoros-flagged general cargo vessel, the Arconian, was linked to a major cocaine haul, highlighting how traffickers increasingly use cargo routes between West Africa and Europe. Fuel Prices, Regional Spillover: Analysis warns that the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruptions can hit far beyond the Middle East, with Comoros already facing fuel-price shocks that sparked protests and raised fears of wider instability. Digital Cooperation: Bahrain and Comoros’ digital agencies signed an MoU to boost eGovernment and digital transformation under Bahrain’s Global Digital Twinning Initiative. Food Safety at Borders: FAO support helped Comoros shift import checks toward a more evidence-driven, risk-focused approach to protect food safety. China Ties: President Azali Assoumani told Xinhua that Comoros-China cooperation remains “exemplary,” with plans to deepen the strategic partnership. Health & Regulation: Regional officials met in Nairobi to strengthen nuclear and radiation safety in healthcare, with Comoros among participating countries.
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