AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTransport Strike Hits Moroni: Comoros’ capital Moroni and surrounding areas were disrupted for a second day after a transport strike sparked by fuel price hikes—diesel up 46% and gasoline up 35%—with union officials saying seven transport leaders were arrested after being summoned by the national gendarmerie. Judicial/State Watch: A nominating commission is weighing judicial recommendations for governor, signaling continued movement in state appointments. Maritime Security & Crime: Spain says it seized a record 30 tonnes of cocaine from a Comoros-flagged vessel in international waters off West Africa, detaining the full 23-member crew without bail—while Sierra Leone’s opposition is now raising alarms about alleged drug-trafficking links tied to the region’s ports and borders. Africa-France Talks: In Nairobi, President William Ruto pushed a “win-win” Africa–France partnership at the Africa Forward Summit, stressing sovereign equality and investment over dependency. Sanctions Evasion Watch: A new report highlights how Russia’s “shadow fleet” uses African shipping registries to keep sanctioned tankers operating.
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