AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUNESCO Milestone for Comoros: The 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in Busan added 25 new sites worldwide and marked a historic first for Comoros, with the country securing its inaugural World Heritage inscription, alongside São Tomé and Príncipe and South Sudan. Heritage Spotlight: The wider 2026 list includes major global landmarks such as Greece’s Mount Olympus and France’s D-Day landing beaches, while also expanding recognition for underrepresented regions. Air Links Back on Track: Comoros and Madagascar have resumed direct flights after a four-year gap, with Madagascar Airlines operating the Antananarivo–Mahajanga–Moroni route twice weekly, expected to boost tourism, business, and trade. Regional Development Push: The African Development Fund approved a $3.48 million grant to strengthen industrial and trade policy frameworks in five countries including Comoros, supporting AfCFTA implementation. Local Life—Water Stress: In Moroni, residents report worsening water shortages, with long gaps between supply and rising costs for purchased water. Energy Meeting in Moroni: Registration is open for the 11th African Rift Geothermal Conference (19–24 October 2026), hosted in Comoros to advance geothermal investment and policy.
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