AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRegional Mobility & Safety: Direct flights between the Comoros and Madagascar have resumed after nearly four years, following technical and administrative work between civil aviation authorities, a step expected to boost travel, trade, tourism, and cooperation in transport, agriculture and fisheries. Diplomatic Footprint: Russia says opening its embassies in The Gambia, Togo and the Comoros is at an advanced stage, with technical issues to be resolved before operations begin in Banjul, Lomé and Moroni. Visa Rules for Visitors: Ethiopia published an updated list of countries eligible for tourist visas on arrival, including Comoros; France also outlined 2026 visa exemptions for overseas territories, while the UK reaffirmed that Comoros is among African “visa nationals” needing entry clearance for short visits. Environment & Research: Scientists from 21 African countries, including Comoros, are meeting in Accra to harmonise microplastics monitoring protocols using nuclear and isotopic techniques, aiming for comparable data and stronger coastal pollution policies. People on the Move: Ghana begins its final voluntary evacuation of about 900 Ghanaians from South Africa on July 25, with Comoros named among regional locations where the community is being reached.
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