AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoComoros Politics: Six former prime ministers urged President Azali Assoumani to let jailed ex-president Ahmed Abdallah Sambi travel abroad for medical care, saying his health is “deteriorating worryingly” and asking for clemency with court guarantees of return. Regional Governance & Rights: Afrobarometer’s Pan-Africa Profile finds Africans broadly back freedom to organise and media freedom, but lived experience is shrinking; Comoros is among the lowest for “complete” freedom of speech (8%). International Law & Accountability: A commentary argues the ICC is moving fast on Gaza but “silent” on Iran, raising questions about impartiality and enforcement. Black Sea Security (Comoros-linked shipping): Russian drone attacks hit three foreign-flagged merchant vessels in Ukraine’s export corridor, including a Comoros-flagged tanker; fires were contained and crew were evacuated. US-Iran Sanctions (Comoros-linked vessels): The US Treasury imposed new sanctions on Iran’s military-linked oil trade, naming a Comoros-flagged crude tanker among targeted ships. Health Policy (Comoros in focus): WHO’s regional mental health workshop in Johannesburg includes Comoros among participating countries, aiming to share best practice ahead of a Kigali summit.
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