AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEU-ESA Trade Deal: The EU and Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles have concluded negotiations on an enhanced Economic Partnership Agreement, aiming for clearer rules for services, investment, digitalisation and sustainable development. Customs & Trade Facilitation: With WCO support, Comoros and other WCA countries have set up national pools of rules-of-origin experts to train peers and businesses, strengthening how preferential trade agreements are applied. Maritime Security & Illicit Trade: A Comoros-flagged general cargo vessel, the Arconian, was linked to a record cocaine seizure, highlighting how traffickers increasingly use bulk and heavy-lift ships and shifting flags/routes. Sanctions Evasion at Sea: Reports say shadow-fleet operators keep cycling identities and flags, with Comoros among the most cited registries for false-flag activity. Energy Prices & Social Risk: Commentary warns that fuel shocks tied to the Iran war and Hormuz disruptions can spill into unrest across the region, including Comoros. Digital Economy: Google is rolling out Ask Gemini in Chrome to Comoros and other African markets, expanding AI search help for users. Markets & Finance Tech: MEXC launched “Combo” in prediction markets, letting traders combine multiple events into one order.
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