AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU-Indian Ocean Trade: The EU has agreed an upgraded trade deal with Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles that goes beyond goods to cover services, digital trade and investment—opening the door for EU firms to access key financial services markets in the region. Climate Resilience Funding: The EU is also backing a €100m, four-year programme to help countries including Comoros build resilience to climate-driven displacement, with early warning and pre-positioned response support. Bilateral Diplomacy: Azerbaijan’s foreign minister met Comoros’ finance and banking sector minister to discuss strengthening cooperation in international forums and expanding South-South ties. Tourism Cooperation: Seychelles highlighted renewed Indian Ocean tourism coordination with Comoros and others at the Vanilla Islands General Assembly and ITM 2026, focusing on connectivity and trade links. Maritime Risk Watch: A “Dark Fleet” report says Russia’s sanctions-busting shipping is increasingly targeting Africa, raising insurance and coastal spill risks—an issue with clear regional business implications. Finance & Payments: A dispute-resolution review of retail FX/CFD complaints found most broker cases ruled in brokers’ favor, while a separate report points to rapid growth in e-wallet use and the need for consumer protection as online gambling expands.
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