AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEU-Eastern and Southern Africa trade: The EU and Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles have concluded negotiations on an enhanced Economic Partnership Agreement, aiming for clearer rules, more services and digital trade, and easier access for businesses and consumers. Maritime security and sanctions: New reporting says Iranian crude remains tightly constrained, but limited LPG cargoes are still reaching markets as enforcement expands beyond the Strait of Hormuz, with U.S. actions including disabling a tanker in the Gulf of Oman. Shadow-fleet pressure: A separate investigation highlights how general cargo ships and false-flag practices are helping illicit trade move between West Africa and Europe, with Comoros-flagged vessels appearing in trafficking patterns. Tech for Comoros users: Google is rolling out “Ask Gemini in Chrome” to more African markets, explicitly including Comoros, as part of a broader push to add built-in AI help in the browser. Football—Olympic qualifiers: Comoros women crushed Sudan 30–0 on aggregate to reach the next round, where they will face Nigeria’s Super Falcons. Justice spotlight: A survey places Comoros among the lowest in confidence in courts, with 28% saying ordinary people can get justice through the courts.
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