AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWomen’s Finance Boost: The AfDB and AXIAN are rolling out a digital finance program for women-led businesses in Madagascar, Tanzania, Senegal, Togo and the Comoros, combining digital lending, financial literacy, skills training and business support. Migration Tensions, Mayotte Focus: Comoros has condemned French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s plan to tie development aid to Comoros’ cooperation on irregular migration and “people-smuggler” efforts, calling the remarks “unbearably condescending.” Blue Economy Cooperation: Union and Zanzibar governments in Tanzania are deepening cooperation to expand citizens’ participation in the Blue Economy, including marine spatial planning and support for seaweed farming and fishing groups. Education Links: The UAE’s International Student Scholarship Programme says it has supported 668 students from seven countries including the Comoros since 2016, with 338 graduates so far. Sports Pathway: Zambia’s U20 coach Perry Mutapa says the team will lean on U17 World Cup stars, with Comoros listed in its qualifier group. Health & Care: Tanzania is expanding medical tourism after Aga Khan Hospital partnered with India’s Yashoda Group to introduce advanced urology and male reproductive health services, with patients including from Comoros.
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