AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWomen’s Finance Push: AXIAN and the African Development Bank launched a digital finance programme for 34,000 women-led businesses across Madagascar, Tanzania, Senegal, with training also reaching women in Togo and Comoros—using mobile money, digital lending, and financial literacy via Mixx and MVola. Port Modernisation: Dar es Salaam Port is rolling out hybrid cargo-handling equipment that cuts fuel use sharply and aims to lower emissions while boosting efficiency. Regional Diplomacy: The Arab League Council opened its 166th session in Cairo under Tunisia’s chairmanship, with Comoros listed among countries covered as delegates discuss issues including Iran-related attacks and the Palestinian cause. Comoros in the Spotlight at UNESCO: Comoros marked a major cultural milestone as it became one of the first African countries to receive a World Heritage inscription, with UNESCO also unveiling a new strategy for small island states. Youth & Sport: COSAFA’s Under-20 qualifier host changed to Mozambique, with Comoros drawn in Group C alongside Zambia and Malawi. Education Abroad: The UAE’s International Student Scholarship Programme says it has supported 668 students from the Union of the Comoros since 2016, with hundreds now studying or graduating in key fields.
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