AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMaritime Security: Saudi Arabia and 13 other countries announced a multinational maritime defence coalition to protect freedom of navigation through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, with Comoros named among the founding states and Riyadh hosting the main headquarters. Air Links: Comoros and Madagascar have resumed direct flights after a four-year pause, with Madagascar Airlines operating the Antananarivo–Mahajanga–Moroni route twice weekly to boost tourism, business and trade. UNESCO Milestone: UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee added 25 new sites worldwide, including Comoros’ first-ever inscription, as the list grows to 1,273 sites across 173 countries. Regional Development: The African Development Fund approved a $3.48m grant to strengthen industrial and trade policy frameworks in five countries, including Comoros, to support AfCFTA implementation. Finance & Payments: Visa launched a virtual card software toolkit aimed at banks and mobile money operators, with Comoros listed among markets where issuers already use the tool.
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