AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMaritime Safety in the Indian Ocean: The Indian Ocean Memorandum of Understanding (IOMOU) on Port State Control released its 2025 Annual Report, showing 5,958 inspections (+11.68% vs 2024), 3,072 vessels with non-compliances, 13,962 recorded deficiencies, and 261 detentions (detention rate 4.38%). Regional Governance & Mobility: Justice ministers from SADC met in Victoria Falls with the proposed SADC Tourism UNIVISA agreement expected to top talks, aiming for a unified visa for transit and tourism stays across member states. Comoros Politics & Health: Six former Comorian prime ministers urged President Azali Assoumani to allow jailed ex-president Ahmed Abdallah Sambi to seek medical treatment abroad, citing worsening health and calling for clemency. Sanctions & Shipping Risks: The U.S. expanded sanctions targeting Iran’s military oil network, including a Comoros-flagged tanker (Huancayo), while separate reports said Russian drones struck foreign-flagged merchant ships in the Black Sea export corridor, including a vessel under the Comoros flag.
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