AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMaritime Security: Saudi Arabia has appointed Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri to lead a new 14-country multinational maritime defence coalition aimed at protecting navigation through the Bab al-Mandeb, the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, with a planning meeting set for Aug 12–13; Comoros is listed among the founding members. FIFA Politics: As FIFA’s Infantino crisis deepens after the scrapped “sell the World Cup” plan, African football leaders—including figures tied to CAF and Comoros’ federation—have publicly backed him, even as UEFA and others withdraw support and call for accountability. Regional Diplomacy & Security: A SADC summit is set for Aug 17 in Durban, where leaders including Comoros will weigh steps on industrialisation, infrastructure, food security and integration, with President Ramaphosa taking the 2026/27 SADC chair. Comoros in the Spotlight: Comoros and Madagascar have resumed flights after a four-year hiatus, a connectivity boost that could matter for trade and tourism. Culture & Heritage: UNESCO added 25 new World Heritage sites, including the first-ever inscriptions for Comoros, marking a rare win for national visibility.
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