AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUNESCO World Heritage Milestone for Comoros: The 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in Busan has inscribed 25 new sites worldwide, including Comoros’ historic medinas of the historic sultanates—an achievement that marks the archipelago’s first World Heritage listings and brings the global total to 1,273 sites across 173 countries. Heritage Under Pressure: UNESCO also placed six properties on the List of World Heritage in Danger, underscoring how conflict and instability can threaten cultural and natural landmarks. Comoros Water Crisis in Moroni: In Moroni, residents say water shortages are worsening—taps may run only every few weeks, pushing people to queue for tanker deliveries and pay rising prices. Regional Development Funding: The African Development Fund approved a $3.48 million grant to support industrial and trade policy work in Comoros and four other countries, aiming to strengthen AfCFTA implementation with climate, gender, and SME-focused planning. Geothermal Conference Call: Registration is open for the 11th African Rift Geothermal Conference in Moroni (19–24 October 2026), bringing together policymakers and investors to advance geothermal development.
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