AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMaritime Security: Saudi Arabia has launched a 14-state Multinational Maritime Defense Alliance (MMDA) to protect shipping through the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandeb and the Gulf of Aden, with Comoros among the signatories as Houthi attacks and a declared naval blockade keep pressure on regional trade routes. Regional Diplomacy: South Africa takes over the SADC chair ahead of the Durban summit, pushing members to ratify a long-stalled protocol on the facilitation of movement of persons, while also driving goals on trade, industrialisation and critical minerals. Eastern Africa Peacekeeping: Ethiopia is attending the 36th EASF policy organs meeting in Kampala, as the bloc reviews governance, readiness and future deployment priorities. Trade Facilitation: SADC’s Simplified Trade Regime is being used to ease border procedures and cut costs for small traders, with Comoros included among member states. Heritage & Tourism: UNESCO added 25 new World Heritage Sites, including Comoros’ first listing for the Medinas of the Historic Sultanates of the Comoros—an opening that could boost conservation support and tourism interest. Local Economy/Tech: Comoros-based MEXC promotions highlight audited Proof of Reserves claims and new trading features, reflecting continued growth in digital finance marketing tied to the islands.
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