AGP Executive Report

COSAFA U-20 Football: Zambia booked a semi-final spot after beating Comoros 3-0 in Maputo, while South Africa beat Angola 2-0 and Malawi edged Botswana 3-0—setting up a tight Group C race where Comoros now face a must-win situation. Comoros U-20 Focus: With Zambia already on six points from two games, Comoros’ next test comes as the tournament runs to Sept. 27 and only group winners plus the best runner-up advance. International Call-Ups: Tunisia named Anis Ben Slimane in a new squad and Cameroon’s Darlin Yongwa is set for AFCON qualifying that includes matches versus Comoros. Comoros Diplomacy: Ethiopia and Comoros say they want to deepen cooperation via a joint commission covering trade, health, education, tourism and civil aviation. Nuclear-Free Indian Ocean: A new piece highlights Comoros’ TPNW ratification and argues for stronger regional security through disarmament. Health Watch: WHO warns dementia is rising across Africa, with major economic strain on families.

Under-20 AFCON/COSAFA Qualifiers: Malawi’s Junior Flames beat Botswana 3-0 in Maputo and now turn to a big Group C test against Comoros on Sept. 23, after goals from Misheck Billiat, Clever Kalambo and Grant Chibalo. Comoros-linked football spotlight: Zambia’s Junior Chipolopolo also stepped up for their Group C clash with Comoros after a 2-0 win over Malawi, with Billy Daka scoring twice late as the race for semi-final spots tightens. International duty in the region: Zambia and hosts Mozambique got winning starts in the COSAFA U-20 qualifier, while Namibia edged Mauritius 1-0 to take early control of Group A. Comoros energy push: UAE-backed solar plants in Comoros were inaugurated, adding about 20MW of solar plus 16MWh battery storage to cut diesel dependence and generate around 33.75GWh a year. Diplomacy: Ethiopia and Comoros pledged to deepen cooperation, including trade, health, education, tourism and civil aviation, as they work toward a joint commission.

Renewable Energy in Comoros: UAE-backed solar plants were inaugurated across the Union of the Comoros, adding about 20MW of power with 16MWh battery storage, expected to generate 33.75GWh a year and cut diesel dependence. Diplomacy: Ethiopia and Comoros say they want to deepen cooperation, including trade, health, education, tourism and civil aviation, with a joint commission being finalized. Health Focus: WHO warns dementia is rising across Africa, affecting about 1.9 million people now and costing families and societies around $15.6 billion annually. Sports—Comoros in the spotlight: Zambia’s Junior Chipolopolo stepped up preparations for their Group C clash against Comoros after beating Malawi 2-0, setting up a key race for semi-final qualification. Regional Security: Comoros and Seychelles’ nuclear-free push gains momentum as Comoros ratified the UN nuclear weapons ban treaty in 2021.

Comoros Football Focus: Zambia’s Junior Chipolopolo have stepped up preparations for their Group C clash with Comoros after a 2-0 opening win over Malawi in Maputo, with Billy Daka scoring twice as Zambia moved top on three points. Youth Tournament Stakes: The COSAFA U-20 qualifier runs through September 27, with group winners and the best runner-up advancing—so Comoros’ next match is pivotal for keeping qualification hopes alive. Energy & Development in Comoros: UAE-backed solar plants in Comoros were inaugurated, adding about 20MW of clean power plus 16MWh battery storage, aimed at cutting diesel dependence and supporting more reliable electricity for households. Health & Policy: WHO says dementia is rising across Africa, costing families and societies about $15.6 billion annually—an issue Comoros and the region will increasingly need to plan for. Diplomacy: Ethiopia and Comoros say they want to deepen cooperation, including trade, health, education, tourism and civil aviation, with plans for a joint commission.

Comoros–Ethiopia Diplomacy: Comoros and Ethiopia say they want to deepen cooperation via a planned joint commission, with priorities including trade, health, education, tourism and civil aviation, and stronger business links through airline connectivity. Clean Energy Push: UAE-backed solar plants in Comoros were inaugurated, adding about 20MW of generation plus 16MWh battery storage, expected to cut diesel dependence and supply clean power for roughly 17,500 households. Nuclear-Free Indian Ocean: Comoros and Seychelles were highlighted for ratifying the UN nuclear ban treaty (TPNW), positioning their security policy around prevention and disarmament. Health Focus: WHO warns dementia is rising across Africa, with major economic strain on families and caregivers, and notes no national dementia plans in the region as of 2024. Sports (Comoros in the spotlight): Zambia’s U-20 team turned attention to Comoros after a 2-0 win over Malawi in the COSAFA opener, setting up the next Group C clash.

Comoros–Regional Diplomacy: Ethiopia and Comoros say they want to deepen cooperation, including trade, health, education, tourism and civil aviation, with a joint commission being finalized and Ethiopian Airlines connectivity highlighted. Clean Energy for Comoros: UAE-backed solar plants with 20MW capacity and 16MWh battery storage were inaugurated, aiming to cut diesel dependence and supply about 33.75GWh yearly for roughly 17,500 households. COSAFA U-20 (Comoros in focus): Zambia beat Malawi 2-0 in the COSAFA U-20 opener in Mozambique; Billy Daka scored twice, and Zambia’s next match is against Comoros. Health (Dementia): WHO warns dementia is rising across Africa, affecting about 1.9 million people now and costing families and societies an estimated US$15.6 billion annually. Maritime Security: Comoros is among countries signing a multinational maritime defence alliance to protect sea traffic in the Bab el-Mandeb, Gulf of Aden and Red Sea amid piracy and Houthi-linked threats. Sports (International break): Orlando Pirates have eight players on international duty across South Africa, Namibia and Zambia.

Comoros Energy Boost: UAE-backed solar plants were inaugurated in the Union of the Comoros, adding about 20MW of solar power plus 16MWh battery storage, expected to generate 33.75GWh a year and cut diesel dependence. Diplomacy & Trade: Ethiopia and Comoros pledged to deepen cooperation via a planned joint commission, with priorities including trade, health, education, tourism and civil aviation. Nuclear-Free Indian Ocean: Comoros and Seychelles’ ratification of the UN nuclear ban treaty (TPNW) is highlighted as a security model for East Africa and the Indian Ocean. Health Focus: WHO says dementia is rising across Africa, affecting about 1.9 million people and costing families and societies around $15.6 billion annually, with most care done by unpaid family members. Maritime Security: Comoros is among nations signing a multinational maritime defence alliance aimed at protecting sea traffic in the Bab el-Mandeb, Gulf of Aden and Red Sea amid piracy and Houthi-linked threats. Sports (Regional): COSAFA U20 qualifiers kicked off in Maputo with Namibia, Zambia and hosts Mozambique winning early.

UAE-backed energy boost for Comoros: Three solar plants (20MW total) with 16MWh battery storage were inaugurated, aiming to cut diesel dependence and generate about 33.75GWh a year for roughly 17,500 households. Diplomacy and regional ties: Ethiopia and Comoros said they want to deepen cooperation via a planned joint commission covering trade, health, education, tourism and civil aviation, with Ethiopian Airlines connectivity highlighted. Nuclear-free Indian Ocean push: A new piece notes Comoros and Seychelles’ ratification of the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) as part of a wider security model for the region. Health spotlight: WHO reports dementia is rising across Africa, affecting about 1.9 million people and costing families and society around $15.6 billion annually, with few countries having national dementia plans. Sports (Comoros-linked): Zambia’s U20 campaign got off to a winning start vs Malawi, and Zambia’s group schedule includes a clash with Comoros on Sept. 21.

Clean Energy Boost: UAE-backed solar plants in Comoros were inaugurated, adding about 20MW of power plus 16MWh battery storage, expected to generate 33.75GWh a year and cut diesel use. Diplomacy & Trade: Ethiopia and Comoros pledged to deepen cooperation, including a planned joint commission covering trade, health, education, tourism and civil aviation. Health Focus: WHO says dementia is rising across Africa, affecting about 1.9 million people and costing families and societies an estimated $15.6 billion annually, with most countries lacking national dementia plans. Nuclear-Free Indian Ocean: Comoros and Seychelles’ ratification of the UN nuclear ban treaty (TPNW) is highlighted as a security model for the region. Maritime Security: Comoros joined a multinational maritime defence alliance aimed at protecting key sea lanes amid piracy and regional tensions. Education Exchange: A Russian language school is set to open in Mohéli under a COMRUSS cooperation agreement. Sports & Society: Early voting in Russia’s State Duma elections began in Moroni for Russian citizens.

UAE-Backed Solar Power Boost: Three solar plants in Comoros—about 20MW total—with 16MWh battery storage were inaugurated, aiming to cut diesel dependence and supply clean electricity for roughly 17,500 households. Diplomacy & Trade: Comoros and Ethiopia say they want to deepen cooperation via a planned joint commission covering trade, health, education, tourism and civil aviation, with Ethiopian Airlines supporting connectivity. Nuclear-Free Indian Ocean: Comoros and Seychelles move forward on nuclear disarmament by joining the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, positioning the islands as a model for regional security. Regional Security at Sea: Comoros joined a multinational maritime defence alliance focused on protecting shipping routes in the Bab el-Mandeb, Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea as piracy and armed robbery threats rise. Russian Language Education: A Russian language school is set to open in Mohéli under the COMRUSS cooperation platform, expanding educational and cultural exchanges. Corporate Identity Update: AXIAN Telecom has rebranded at group level as Yas Group, aligning telecom, infrastructure and fintech under one name. Remittances Resilient: New data says remittances to low- and middle-income countries are still growing despite tougher migration crackdowns.

Renewed Telecom Identity: AXIAN Telecom has rebranded at group level as Yas Group, keeping local operator names while unifying communications with shareholders, partners and regulators; Yas says revenue rose to $980m in the first half and that mobile money is driving faster growth. Clean Power for Comoros: UAE-backed solar plants were inaugurated across Grande Comore, Anjouan and Mohéli, adding about 20MW of solar plus 16MWh battery storage, targeting 33.75GWh a year and cutting diesel dependence. Crypto & Trading Activity: MEXC reported July–August security results, saying it intercepted 215 risk-related fund cases totaling 38.66m USDT, with its Futures Insurance Fund at 792m USDT; it also published reserve figures in a new Proof of Reserves update. Regional Security: Comoros joined a maritime defence alliance aimed at protecting key Red Sea routes amid piracy and regional threats. Education Links: COMRUSS and Mohéli’s ISTA signed an agreement to open a Russian language school in Mohéli. Visa/Travel Watch: A global roundup highlights how fuel-price protests are spreading worldwide and lists visa-on-arrival options for Nigerians in 2026.

UAE-Backed Energy Boost: Three UAE-backed solar plants in Comoros were inaugurated, adding about 20MW of power plus 16MWh battery storage, expected to generate 33.75GWh a year and cut diesel dependence. Crypto Security & Transparency: MEXC says it intercepted 215 risk-related fund reports in July–August totaling about 38.66M USDT, with its Futures Insurance Fund reaching 792M USDT, while a September Proof of Reserves audit (BTC reserve ratio 297%) claims full backing of user assets. Migration & Remittances: A new analysis says remittances are still rising in low- and middle-income countries even as migration crackdowns intensify. Maritime Security: Comoros joins a multinational maritime defence alliance aimed at protecting sea traffic in the Bab el-Mandeb and Gulf of Aden amid piracy and regional threats. Education & Culture: COMRUSS and Mohéli’s ISTA signed an agreement to open a Russian language school in the Comoros. Sports: Early voting for Russia’s State Duma begins in Moroni, while football coverage notes Comoros-linked fixtures in the wider region.

Migration & Remittances: Even as countries tighten migration rules and crack down on irregular arrivals, new IFAD data says remittances to low- and middle-income families keep rising, with flows doubling in recent comparisons. Maritime Security: Comoros, Djibouti, Somalia and Sudan are among 14 states that signed a Multinational Maritime Defence Alliance to protect sea traffic in the Bab el-Mandeb, Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea amid piracy and armed robbery attempts. Clean Energy in Comoros: Three UAE-backed solar plants were inaugurated, adding about 20MW across Grande Comore, Anjouan and Mohéli, with battery storage and new transmission lines aimed at cutting diesel dependence. Education & Culture: The Russian-Comorian co-operation platform (COMRUSS) and Mohéli ISTA signed an agreement to open a Russian language school in Mohéli. Sports & Community: Early voting for Russia’s State Duma began in Moroni for Russian citizens, while Comoros also appears in regional sports calendars and international cultural events.

UAE-backed clean energy: Three solar power plants financed by the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development and delivered by Masdar/GSU were inaugurated in Comoros, adding about 20MW across Grande Comore, Anjouan and Mohéli, plus 16MWh battery storage, with the project expected to cut roughly 20,900 tonnes of CO2 yearly and reduce reliance on imported diesel. Local business & telecom branding: AXIAN Telecom has rebranded its group identity to Yas Group, keeping its telecom, digital infrastructure and fintech push under one name across markets including Comoros. Finance & transparency: Crypto exchange MEXC says its September Proof of Reserves was audited by Hacken and reports BTC reserves at 297% of user holdings, alongside audited coverage for USDT, USDC and ETH. Social trading growth: FX Junction reports 40,602 members and 26 million executed trades, highlighting verified stats from connected trading accounts. Culture & media: Comoros is among the countries honoured at Tunisia’s Arab Radio and Television Festival, with opening performances by Nassif Zeytoun and Rahma Riad. Sports (youth): Comoros Football Federation withdraws its U-23 team from the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, citing ongoing financial difficulties.

Clean Energy Boost: Three UAE-backed solar power plants were inaugurated in Comoros, with President Azali Assoumani launching 20MW of solar across Grande Comore, Anjouan and Mohéli, plus 16MWh battery storage to cut reliance on imported diesel; the ADFD-funded project (about US$22.98m) is expected to generate around 33.75GWh yearly and power roughly 17,500 households. National Recognition: Azali Assoumani also awarded UAE energy executive Ali Alshimmari the Knight of the Order of the Green Crescent, citing his role in delivering the 20MW solar-plus-storage infrastructure. Regional Peacekeeping Research: A new study highlights that African Union peacekeeping is expanding as UN missions decline, with a mixed record on long-term peace and security outcomes. Culture & Media: Comoros is among the countries to be honoured at the Arab Radio and Television Festival in Tunisia, with opening performances by Nassif Zeytoun and Rahma Riad. Sports & Youth Football: Comoros has withdrawn from the 2027 U-23 AFCON qualifiers, reportedly tied to ongoing financial difficulties affecting youth team preparations.

AU Peace & Security Research: A new scoping review of 186 peer-reviewed studies says African Union peace operations are growing, but debates often miss key questions on legitimacy, long-term effectiveness, and local ownership. Arab Media Spotlight: The 26th Arab Radio and Television Festival opens in Tunisia on Sept. 21, with Comoros among nine countries whose media figures will be honoured. Banking “Good News”: A feature highlights how community-focused banking and local support can help neighbourhoods grow, even when institutions are for-profit. Comoros-Russia Education: COMRUSS and Mohéli’s ISTA sign an agreement to open a Russian language school in the Comoros, expanding study opportunities for students. Energy Recognition: Comoros President Azali Assoumani awards UAE executive Ali Alshimmari a national honour for delivering a 20MW solar project with battery storage. Football Setback: The Comoros Football Federation withdraws its U-23 team from 2027 AFCON qualifiers, citing financial difficulties. Crypto & Finance Buzz (Comoros-linked): MEXC publishes August data showing growth in new-token traders and tokenized stock trading, plus new education initiatives for crypto-native investors.