AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoICC Lobbying: Kenya’s President William Ruto stepped up his push for Justice Njoki Ndung’u’s ICC bid, personally introducing her to leaders including Comoros officials during the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi. Sanctions Evasion at Sea: New reporting says Russia’s “shadow fleet” is increasingly using African shipping registries and flag tricks to keep sanctioned tankers moving. Africa–France Deal: Ruto and France’s Macron used the same summit to sell a “win-win” partnership built on sovereign equality and investment, not aid. Comoros in the Spotlight: A Comoros-flagged vessel, Arconian, was seized by Spain’s Guardia Civil with about 30 tonnes of cocaine off West Africa, with 23 crew detained. Maritime Pressure in Hormuz: Iran seized a Chinese-linked tanker near the Strait of Hormuz as tensions disrupt shipping and raise insurance and routing costs. Digital Markets: FX Junction released a report linking social media buzz to short-term stock market swings.
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