AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU-ESA Economic Partnership Agreement: The EU and Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles have concluded talks on an enhanced Economic Partnership Agreement, aiming for clearer rules and more predictable, competitive trade—especially in services and digitalisation—with the deal open for other ESA countries to join. Maritime Crime & Trade Risks: A Comoros-flagged vessel, the Arconian, was linked to a major cocaine haul, renewing concerns that traffickers increasingly use general cargo routes from West Africa toward Europe. Fuel Prices, Regional Spillovers: Reporting highlights how the Iran-linked Strait of Hormuz disruption can push up fuel and food costs, raising the risk of protests and instability even far from the conflict. Comoros-China Ties: President Azali Assoumani told Xinhua that cooperation with China remains “exemplary,” with plans to deepen the strategic partnership for long-term growth. Food Safety at Borders: FAO support is helping Comoros shift import controls toward a more evidence-driven, risk-based approach to better protect consumers. Cross-Border Payments: Esca Finance and MANSA are partnering to enable same-day settlements across key African corridors using stablecoin-backed rails, reducing the need for businesses to pre-fund accounts.
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