AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNuclear & Radiation Safety: Senior health officials from nine African countries met in Nairobi to strengthen safety rules for nuclear and radiation use in healthcare, with Kenya’s regulator and the IAEA pushing for shared learning and a new action plan. Food Safety at Borders (Comoros): In Comoros, FAO support is helping shift import checks from reactive gatekeeping to a more evidence-driven system that targets higher-risk shipments, after inspectors flagged gaps in current controls. Comoros–China Ties: President Azali Assoumani told Xinhua that cooperation with China is “exemplary,” citing long-term results in healthcare and socio-economic development, and reiterating that Comoros backs the “one-China” policy. Health Treatment Appeal (Comoros): Six former prime ministers urged President Azali to allow jailed ex-president Ahmed Abdallah Sambi to seek medical care abroad, saying his health is worsening. Regional Shipping Risk: Ukraine reported Russian drone attacks on three foreign-flagged merchant vessels in the Black Sea export corridor, including a Comoros-flagged ship, raising fresh concerns for maritime safety. Iran Sanctions: The U.S. expanded sanctions tied to Iran’s military oil network, adding vessels and companies, as pressure builds amid ceasefire talks. Press Freedom (Comoros): Afrobarometer data shows Africans broadly support media freedom and free speech, but lived freedom is shrinking fast, with Comoros among the lowest for “completely” free speech.
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