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Last update: 40 minutes agoFrance–Comoros Migration Row: Comoros officials hit back at French PM Sébastien Lecornu after Paris said development aid to Comoros and other African states would be conditional on migration “cooperation” tied to returns and anti-smuggling efforts for Mayotte. Maritime Security & Aid Leverage: Lecornu also announced tighter control of Mayotte’s sea approaches—more drones/balloons and interceptor vessels—plus a “bonus-malus” system for roughly €300m in 2024 aid, while insisting direct humanitarian help won’t be affected. Regional Economic Talks: Tanzania and Comoros agreed to deepen cooperation on trade, investment, financial services, infrastructure, energy, tourism, and agriculture, including easier movement of goods and people. Maritime Law Enforcement: Liberia’s armed forces said they took possession of the Comoros-flagged vessel IB Atlantic IV after a regional operation following its seizure in Côte d’Ivoire, amid ongoing scrutiny of suspected transnational drug trafficking. Comoros in the News Beyond Politics: A separate report notes Comoros is among countries facing heightened US port-security restrictions, underscoring ongoing scrutiny of maritime standards.
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