AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMaritime Sanctions Evasion: Russia’s “shadow fleet” is increasingly registering tankers under African flags to dodge sanctions, exploiting weak registry checks and obscuring real ownership—researchers say Moscow used this approach to move nearly half of its seaborne oil in March. Gulf Tensions: The Strait of Hormuz is getting more dangerous as Iran seizes a Chinese-linked tanker and shipping visibility collapses, raising costs and disruption fears. Africa–France Deal: In Nairobi, President William Ruto and France’s Macron pushed a “win-win” Africa–France partnership at the Africa Forward Summit, stressing sovereign equality over dependency. Comoros Protests: A transport strike in Moroni continues after fuel price hikes, with union leaders arrested. Drug War: Spain’s record cocaine bust off the Canary Islands—about 30 tons from a Comoros-flagged ship—keeps the spotlight on West Africa–Europe trafficking routes. Sports: Nigeria’s Super Falcons face a tough Los Angeles 2028 qualifying path, with calls for early preparation.
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