AGP Executive Report

World Cup Focus: Ghana’s Black Stars are set to return to the 2026 World Cup, four years after their last appearance, aiming to revive the pride of their 2010 run and build on a strong qualifier campaign. Maritime & Sanctions: A new report details how Russia’s “shadow fleet” has used African maritime registries to keep sanctioned oil moving, with governments now starting to respond to the risks. AU Peacekeeping: An analysis warns AU peacekeepers often face deadly missions with limited recognition, transparency, and support. Trade Rules for Comoros: With WCO support, Comoros and other countries are building national pools of rules-of-origin experts to strengthen how preferential trade agreements are applied. Digital Cooperation: Bahrain and the Union of the Comoros signed an MoU to boost eGovernment and digital transformation under Bahrain’s Global Digital Twinning initiative. Food Safety at Borders: FAO reports Comoros is shifting import controls toward a structured, risk-based approach to better protect food safety. Energy Shock: S&P warns Middle East conflict could worsen fuel and food pressures across Africa, including Comoros, after deadly protests tied to high fuel costs.

AU Peacekeeping Accountability: A new analysis says AU peacekeepers injured or killed in AU missions are often left “invisible,” calling for recognition, transparency, and proper compensation for those risking their lives. Trade Rules of Origin: With WCO support, Nigeria, Comoros, Morocco and The Gambia (plus other Portuguese-speaking countries) have set up national pools of rules-of-origin experts to strengthen free-trade agreement use. Comoros Food Safety at Borders: FAO reports gaps in Comoros import controls and supports a shift to evidence-driven, risk-based inspections to better protect what reaches consumers. Digital Government Cooperation: Bahrain and the Union of the Comoros signed an MoU under Bahrain’s Global Digital Twinning Initiative to boost eGovernment and digital transformation, including training and knowledge exchange. Regional Health & Nuclear Safety: Senior officials from several countries, including Comoros, met in Nairobi to strengthen safety for nuclear and radiation technologies in healthcare, with IAEA support.

Food Safety in Comoros: FAO says it found gaps in Comoros’ import controls and is helping shift inspections from reactive checks to a structured, risk-focused system to better protect cold-chain food shipments. Digital Cooperation: Bahrain and the Union of the Comoros signed MoUs under Bahrain’s Global Digital Twinning Initiative to boost eGovernment, digital transformation, and technical training. Ebola and Football Calendar: Tanzania’s Premier League Board moved to calm fears after Ebola-related restrictions led to the cancellation of Taifa Stars’ international friendlies, saying the domestic schedule will be reviewed. Justice Confidence Survey: An Afrobarometer report ranks Nigeria among the worst for court access and fairness; Comoros is listed among the lowest on confidence in courts. Regional Health Safety: Senior officials from nine African countries met in Nairobi to strengthen nuclear and radiation safety in healthcare, with Comoros among participants.

Comoros-China Relations: President Azali Assoumani tells Xinhua that cooperation with China is “exemplary,” citing decades of progress in socio-economic development, healthcare and people-to-people ties, and says Comoros will keep backing the “one-China” policy. Digital Government: Bahrain and the Union of the Comoros sign a MoU under Bahrain’s Global Digital Twinning Initiative to boost eGovernment and digital transformation, with training, workshops and support to improve UN eGovernment rankings. Food Safety at Borders: FAO reports Comoros is shifting import controls toward an evidence-driven, risk-based approach to better protect consumers, after identifying gaps in how high-risk shipments are handled. Justice in Courts: A new Afrobarometer survey ranks Comoros among the lowest in public confidence in courts, placing it alongside countries with weak perceptions of judicial independence and fairness. Energy Shock Worries: S&P warns that disruptions to fuel and fertilizer flows tied to the Middle East conflict could worsen credit conditions across Africa, with Comoros among the states hit by steep fuel price hikes and unrest. Regional Health & Safety: Health regulators from across Africa meet in Nairobi to strengthen nuclear and radiation safety in healthcare, with Comoros among participating countries.

Energy & Stability: Deadly protests over high fuel prices in Kenya, Comoros and Mozambique underline how oil shocks can quickly turn into unrest, with analysts warning the worst may still be coming if global supply tightens further. Ebola & Sports: Tanzania’s Premier League board moved to calm fears after Ebola-related restrictions led Morocco to cancel Taifa Stars’ friendly matches, saying the domestic league schedule will be reviewed only after assessing the wider situation. Justice & Courts: A new Afrobarometer survey ranks Nigeria among Africa’s worst for access to justice, and places Comoros alongside the lowest-confidence countries in court fairness and judicial independence. Digital Cooperation (Comoros): Bahrain and the Union of the Comoros signed MoUs to boost eGovernment and digital transformation, including knowledge exchange and support aligned with UN eGovernment standards. Food Safety at Borders (Comoros): FAO reports Comoros is shifting import controls toward evidence-driven risk checks to better protect food safety, targeting higher-risk shipments more effectively. Health & Regulation (Region): Senior officials from several African countries met in Nairobi to strengthen nuclear and radiation safety in healthcare, with Comoros among participants.

Digital Government: Bahrain and the Union of the Comoros signed a Memorandum of Understanding to boost eGovernment and digital transformation under Bahrain’s Global Digital Twinning Initiative, with plans for training, workshops, and sharing studies and best practices to improve government services. Food Safety at Borders: FAO says Comoros is tightening imported food controls by moving from reactive checks to a structured, evidence-driven approach that targets higher-risk shipments, aiming to better protect the cold chain and reduce gaps in import licensing and inspection. Public Health & Safety: Regional health officials from multiple African countries, including Comoros, met in Nairobi to strengthen nuclear and radiation safety in healthcare, with a focus on building stronger regulatory systems ahead of disease threats like Ebola. Justice in Courts: A new Afrobarometer survey ranks Nigeria among the five worst in Africa for access to justice, while Comoros is also cited among the lowest on confidence in courts. Energy & Food Pressure: S&P warns that conflict-linked energy and food disruptions could worsen credit conditions across Africa, noting fuel cost spikes that have already triggered protests in places including Comoros.

Digital Cooperation: Bahrain and the Union of the Comoros have signed multiple MoUs to boost eGovernment and digital transformation, with Bahrain’s iGA and Comoros’ ANADEN linking up under Bahrain’s Global Digital Twinning Initiative to share training, studies and best practices. Food Safety at Borders: FAO says Comoros is moving from reactive import checks to a structured, evidence-driven system that targets the highest-risk shipments, aiming to better protect the cold chain and food people consume. Public Health & Safety: Regional health regulators, including Comoros, are meeting in Nairobi to strengthen nuclear and radiation safety in healthcare, with a focus on preparedness as disease threats like Ebola remain a concern. Justice & Courts: A continent-wide Afrobarometer survey ranks Nigeria among the five worst for access to justice, while Comoros is also cited at 28% confidence in courts. Energy Security: S&P warns Middle East conflict could strain African energy and food systems, with Comoros among countries hit by fuel cost spikes.

Digital Cooperation: Bahrain and the Union of the Comoros signed MoUs to boost eGovernment and digital transformation, with Bahrain’s iGA partnering Comoros’ ANADEN under the Global Digital Twinning Initiative. Food Safety at Borders: FAO says Comoros is moving from reactive import checks to a more evidence-driven system that targets higher-risk shipments, aiming to protect the cold chain and reduce gaps in import controls. Comoros–China Ties: President Azali Assoumani told Xinhua that cooperation with China is “exemplary,” citing long-standing support and promising deeper strategic partnership. Public Health & Safety: Regional health officials met in Nairobi to strengthen safe use of nuclear and radiation technologies in healthcare, with Comoros among participating countries. Justice Perception: A survey by Afrobarometer ranks Nigeria among the worst for access to justice, with Comoros also cited among the lowest confidence levels in courts.

Comoros–Bahrain Digital Push: Bahrain’s Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) and the Union of the Comoros’ ANADEN signed a MoU to boost eGovernment and digital transformation under Bahrain’s Global Digital Twinning Initiative, including training and knowledge exchange to improve Comoros’ UN eGovernment performance. Food Safety at the Border: FAO support helped Comoros shift import food checks toward a more evidence-driven, risk-focused approach, aiming to better protect consumers as cold-chain and paperwork gaps are flagged at entry points. Ebola and Football Calendar: Tanzania’s Premier League board moved to calm fears after Ebola-related restrictions led Morocco to cancel Taifa Stars friendlies, saying the domestic league schedule will be reviewed once the broader health situation is assessed. Justice Confidence in Courts: A survey by Afrobarometer ranks Nigeria among the worst for access to justice, with Comoros also cited among the lowest confidence levels in court fairness. Regional Health and Nuclear Safety: Senior officials from several African countries, including Comoros, met in Nairobi to strengthen safety for nuclear and radiation use in healthcare, with regulators expected to draft an action plan. Maritime Security Watch: Ukraine reported drone attacks on commercial ships in the Black Sea corridor, including vessels flagged by Comoros, underscoring ongoing risks for regional trade routes.

Digital Cooperation: Bahrain and the Union of the Comoros signed MoUs to boost eGovernment and digital transformation, with Bahrain’s iGA partnering Comoros’ ANADEN under the Global Digital Twinning Initiative. Food Safety at the Border: In Comoros, FAO helped shift import checks toward an evidence-driven, risk-focused system after identifying gaps in how high-risk shipments are handled. Regional Health & Regulation: Health and nuclear regulators from across Africa met in Nairobi to strengthen safe use of nuclear and radiation technologies in healthcare, with Comoros among participating countries. Trade as Security: A new analysis warns African economies face a three-way squeeze—staying connected to global trade, protecting against weaponised dependencies, and diversifying beyond commodities. Energy Pressure on Africa: S&P says Middle East conflict disruptions could hit African fuel and food systems, worsening credit conditions—Comoros is named among countries facing steep fuel cost hikes. Maritime Risks: Russian drone attacks in the Black Sea targeted merchant ships flying the flags of Vanuatu, Comoros and Panama, underscoring ongoing dangers for shipping routes.

Nuclear Safety for Healthcare: Senior officials from nine African countries met in Nairobi to strengthen rules for the safe use of nuclear and radiation technologies in hospitals, with Comoros among the delegations and the IAEA urging shared action plans to boost regulatory capacity. Digital Government Boost: Bahrain and the Union of the Comoros signed MoUs under Bahrain’s Global Digital Twinning Initiative to deepen eGovernment cooperation, including training, workshops, and support to improve Comoros’ UN eGovernment performance. Food Import Controls: In Comoros, FAO-backed work is shifting border food checks toward evidence-driven risk screening, aiming to target the highest-risk shipments more effectively and close gaps in import controls. Regional Shipping Risk: Ukraine reported drone attacks on merchant ships in the Black Sea corridor, with vessels flying the flags of Comoros and others hit, raising fresh concerns for maritime safety. Iran Sanctions Reach Comoros-Flagged Tanker: The US Treasury imposed new sanctions on Iran’s military-linked oil trade, including a Comoros-flagged crude tanker, as Washington targets “dark fleet” networks. Health Care Access for Sambi: Six former Comorian prime ministers urged President Azali Assoumani to allow jailed ex-president Ahmed Abdallah Sambi medical treatment abroad, saying his health is worsening.

Food Safety at the Border: Comoros is moving from reactive checks to an evidence-driven system for imported food, after FAO flagged gaps in import controls and helped inspectors prioritize higher-risk shipments. Digital Government Push: Bahrain and the Union of the Comoros signed MoUs to boost eGovernment and digital transformation under Bahrain’s Global Digital Twinning Initiative, with training and technical exchanges aimed at improving service delivery. Regional Health Safety: Senior health officials from nine African countries met in Nairobi to strengthen nuclear and radiation safety rules for healthcare, with support from Kenya’s regulator and the IAEA. Comoros-China Relations: President Azali Assoumani told Xinhua that cooperation with China remains “exemplary,” with plans to deepen the long-running partnership. Governance Pressure: 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. Maritime Security: Ukraine reported drone attacks that hit ships flying the flags of Comoros and others, underscoring ongoing risks in the Black Sea export corridor.

Digital Cooperation: Bahrain and the Union of the Comoros signed a Memorandum of Understanding to boost eGovernment and digital transformation under Bahrain’s Global Digital Twinning Initiative, with plans for training, workshops, and support to improve Comoros’ UN eGovernment performance. Regional Security & Shipping: U.S. forces disabled another Iran-linked tanker near the Strait of Hormuz, bringing the total to six vessels, as Washington continues enforcing a blockade amid ongoing tensions. Sanctions Watch: The U.S. Treasury imposed fresh sanctions on Iran’s military-linked oil trade, targeting eight tankers (including a Comoros-flagged crude carrier) and more than 15 companies, aiming to cut revenue used for military operations. Local Politics: Six former Comorian prime ministers urged President Azali Assoumani to allow jailed ex-president Ahmed Abdallah Sambi to receive medical treatment abroad, citing worsening health and calling for clemency. Global Tech & Finance: MEXC launched “RealStocks,” offering eligible users access to real U.S.-listed shares with dividends/distributions while using a crypto-style, 0-fee trading model.

Digital Cooperation: Bahrain and the Union of the Comoros signed a MoU to boost eGovernment and digital transformation under Bahrain’s Global Digital Government Twinning Initiative, with Bahrain’s iGA and Comoros’ ANADEN set to exchange expertise, training, workshops and best practices to improve Comoros’ UN eGovernment performance. Maritime Security: Russia-linked drone strikes hit commercial ships in the Black Sea corridor, including vessels flying the Comoros flag, raising fresh concerns for shipping safety. Sanctions Watch: The U.S. Treasury imposed new sanctions on Iran’s military oil trade, targeting eight tankers and more than 15 entities; one sanctioned vessel is Comoros-flagged, as Washington seeks to cut revenue funding Iran’s military. Governance & Rights: Six former Comorian prime ministers urged President Azali Assoumani to allow jailed ex-president Ahmed Abdallah Sambi to get medical treatment abroad, citing worsening health and calling for clemency.

Digital Cooperation: Bahrain and the Union of the Comoros signed a MoU to boost eGovernment and digital transformation under Bahrain’s Global Digital Twinning Initiative, with plans for training, workshops, and support to improve Comoros’ UN eGovernment performance. Maritime Security & Sanctions: The U.S. said it disabled another Iran-linked tanker near the Strait of Hormuz using a Hellfire missile, adding to a growing list of blocked vessels, while Washington also imposed fresh sanctions on Iran’s military oil network, including a Comoros-flagged tanker named in the list. Regional Shipping Risks: Russian drone attacks in the Black Sea corridor hit commercial ships flying flags including Comoros, raising fresh concerns for maritime safety around key export routes. Governance & Rights: A new Afrobarometer profile finds support for freedom of association and media freedom across Africa, but says “complete” freedom of speech is scarce, with Comoros among the lowest.

Digital Government Deal: Bahrain and the Union of the Comoros signed a Memorandum of Understanding to boost digital government cooperation, including knowledge exchange and digital transformation under Bahrain’s Global Digital Twinning Initiative for eGovernment Excellence, with the agreement signed remotely by Bahrain’s iGA and Comoros’ ANADEN. Health & Rights in Comoros: Six former Comorian prime ministers urged President Azali Assoumani to allow jailed ex-president Ahmed Abdallah Sambi to receive medical treatment abroad, saying his health is worsening and calling for clemency amid growing concerns over political repression. Maritime Security & Sanctions: Russian drone attacks in the Black Sea export corridor hit commercial ships flying the flags of Vanuatu, Comoros and Panama, underlining risks for shipping routes. US-Iran Pressure: The US Treasury imposed fresh sanctions on Iran’s military-linked oil trade, including a Comoros-flagged tanker, as Washington and Tehran discuss a possible ceasefire extension. Regional Governance: SADC justice ministers met in Victoria Falls with the SADC Tourism UNIVISA agreement expected to be a key agenda item, aiming for a unified visa for tourism and transit across member states.