AGP Executive Report
Last update: 34 minutes agoUNESCO World Heritage: The 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Busan added 25 new sites to the World Heritage List, bringing the total to 1,273 across 173 countries, with Comoros among the first-time African inscriptions—an historic milestone for the islands. Maritime Security: Saudi Arabia hosted talks in Riyadh to finalise a multinational maritime defence alliance for the Red Sea and Bab al Mandeb; a joint statement of support included Comoros and 13 other countries. Regional Trade & Finance: The African Development Fund approved a $3.48m grant to strengthen industrialisation and trade policy frameworks in Comoros and four other countries, aimed at boosting AfCFTA implementation. Water Crisis in Moroni: Residents in Moroni say piped water can come only every few weeks, pushing people to queue for tanker deliveries during the dry season. Digital Payments: Visa launched a virtual card software toolkit for banks and mobile money operators, with Comoros listed among markets where issuers already use the service. Energy & Investment: Registration is open for the 11th African Rift Geothermal Conference in Moroni (19–24 Oct 2026), focused on geothermal research, policy and investment.
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