AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMaritime Crime Shock: Spain’s Guardia Civil has seized a record haul of cocaine—about 27–30 tonnes—on the Comoros-flagged vessel Arconian, after intercepting it off the Canary Islands on 1 May; 23 crew members were detained without bail, and investigators say speedboat transfers and armed guards point to a wider trafficking network stretching from West Africa toward Europe. Sanctions Evasion Watch: New reporting says Russia’s “shadow fleet” increasingly registers tankers under African flags—including routes involving Comoros—to keep sanctioned oil moving, exploiting weak registry checks across the continent. Diplomacy & Justice: Kenya’s President William Ruto is pushing for Justice Njoki Ndung’u’s ICC bid, introducing her to leaders including Comoros officials during the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi. Telecom Billing Change: Nepal Telecom revised international call charging to a 60-second pulse for dozens of destinations, explicitly listing Comoros among them. Regional Security Agenda: Indian Ocean Rim Association leaders are set to focus on maritime safety as Hormuz tensions and shipping disruptions ripple across the region.
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