AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoShadow Fleet Crackdown: A new report says Russia is increasingly registering oil tankers under African flags—linked to places including Comoros—to keep its sanctioned “shadow fleet” moving and fund the war in Ukraine, exploiting weak registry checks and “flag hopping.” ICC Push: Kenya’s President William Ruto is lobbying world leaders for Justice Njoki Ndung’u’s ICC bid, with meetings including Comoros and other regional states. France-Africa Deal: Ruto and Macron are pitching a “win-win” Africa–France partnership at the Nairobi summit, stressing sovereign equality and investment over aid. Maritime Pressure in the Gulf: With Hormuz tensions rising, shipping faces worsening visibility and routing risks as Iran seizes a Chinese-linked tanker and the UAE reports drone and missile interceptions. Comoros in the Spotlight: The Comoros-flagged vessel tied to a major cocaine haul off West Africa has renewed regional concern over illicit trafficking routes. Local Tech Note: Nepal Telecom adjusted international call charging to a 60-second pulse for many destinations, including Comoros.
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