AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUNESCO & Regional Tech Talks: UNESCO, Smart Africa and Zimbabwe’s ICT ministry convened policymakers and regulators from across Southern Africa, including Comoros, to push more harmonised data governance and build a roadmap for cross-border data flows and AI readiness. Migration Tensions in the Region: In Mayotte, Édouard Philippe pledged to “close the flow of immigration,” suspend new asylum registrations, and consider a return center in East Africa—amid concerns that many arrivals come via the Comoros. SADC Summit Under Pressure: South Africa’s SADC chair handover in Durban comes as anti-immigrant groups plan marches and pickets targeting undocumented migrants, with leaders urging stricter visa and asylum rules. Comoros in the Sports Spotlight: Comoros’ huge 30-0 aggregate win over Sudan sets up their next Olympic qualifier round, while the wider region watches football momentum and coaching development. Basketball Development: FIBA ran youth women’s basketball development discussions and its first National Coach Developer Program in Abidjan, with Comoros among participating federations. Culture & Music: Zimbabwean mbira artist Mary Anibal hailed her ACCES 2026 showcase selection in Johannesburg as a major career milestone.
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