AGP Executive Report

Digital Finance: MEXC says it ranked second in commodity perpetuals trading in Q3, with 17.43% market share. The exchange also reported an 88% monthly rise in AI-related tokenized U.S. stock and ETF trading in September, while a new handbook with Hacken outlines safeguards for AI-assisted trading. Regional Ocean Science: A Western Indian Ocean conservation article argues that protecting migratory species and connected marine habitats requires cross-border cooperation and funding that can support it. Africa and AI: At the Russia–Africa summit, participants planned a separate communique on artificial intelligence; Comoros was among the countries represented.

AI Safety: A new handbook from MEXC and blockchain security firm Hacken sets out safeguards for AI-assisted trading, including spending limits, permission checks and human review. Regional AI Cooperation: Comoros joined 48 countries at the Russia–Africa summit in Moscow, where leaders planned a separate communique on artificial intelligence.

AI and African Partnerships: Comoros joined African delegations at the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow, where leaders planned a joint declaration and a separate communique on artificial intelligence. No specific AI commitments were detailed. Western Indian Ocean: A conservation feature highlights how migratory wildlife and connected marine habitats cross national borders, making regional cooperation and shared funding vital to protecting the ocean ecosystems that support coastal livelihoods.

Digital Health: Tanzania’s Good Doctor app lets patients find doctors and hospitals and book appointments by phone; more than 1,000 doctors have registered, offering a regional example of technology tackling gaps in healthcare access. AI and Regional Ties: Comoros joined delegations from 48 countries at the Russia–Africa summit in Moscow, where leaders planned a separate communiqué on artificial intelligence. Ocean Science: A call for cross-border conservation highlights the shared Western Indian Ocean, where migratory turtles travel through waters off Mozambique and Madagascar. The case for coordinated protection is urgent: healthy marine ecosystems support food, livelihoods and coastal resilience.

Digital Health: Tanzania’s Good Doctor app lets users find doctors and hospitals and book appointments by phone; more than 1,000 doctors have registered. The platform offers a regional example of how technology can ease access to care. Comoros at the Russia–Africa Summit: Comoros joined delegations from 48 countries in Moscow, where leaders planned a joint declaration and a separate communiqué on artificial intelligence. Western Indian Ocean: A conservation article highlights how migratory species and shared marine habitats connect countries across the region. Protecting these ecosystems, vital to coastal livelihoods and food security, calls for cross-border cooperation and funding.

AI and Regional Ties: Comoros joined 48 countries at the Russia–Africa summit in Moscow, where leaders planned a separate communiqué on artificial intelligence alongside broader cooperation plans. Digital Health: Tanzania’s new Good Doctor app lets users find doctors and hospitals and book appointments by phone; more than 1,000 doctors have registered. Western Indian Ocean: A conservation push highlights the need for countries to coordinate protection of migratory species and connected marine habitats—an issue with direct relevance to Comoros and its neighbors.

Digital Health: Tanzania’s Good Doctor app lets users find doctors, compare hospital services and book appointments by phone. More than 1,000 doctors have registered, offering a regional model for easier access to care. Comoros at Russia–Africa Summit: Comorian leaders joined delegates from 48 countries in Moscow, where participants planned a separate communique on artificial intelligence alongside a broader summit declaration. Visa Access: A study cited Comoros among the African countries with the highest Schengen visa rejection rates in 2024, with more than 45% of applications denied—an obstacle for students, researchers and professionals seeking overseas opportunities. Technology Lessons: A Comorian-led delegation’s visit to China explored how planning, skills development and innovation can support national development. Western Indian Ocean: Conservation experts say migratory species and connected marine habitats require cross-border cooperation, a priority for the Comoros and its regional neighbours.

AI and Regional Ties: Comoros joined 48 countries at the Russia–Africa summit in Moscow, where leaders planned a joint declaration and a separate communique on artificial intelligence. Details of the AI proposals were not provided. Technology and Development: A Comorian delegation’s recent visit to China examined infrastructure, innovation, human capital and long-term planning, with lessons that could inform the country’s development. Western Indian Ocean: A regional conservation commentary highlights how marine species move across borders, including through the Mozambique Channel, making cooperation and sustained financing vital to protecting shared ocean habitats.

Russia–Africa Summit: Comoros joined delegations from 48 countries in Moscow, where leaders planned to adopt a separate communique on artificial intelligence. Karthala Geothermal: UNDP and the Comoros Geological Bureau have completed a new assessment of Grande Comore’s geothermal field, updating the reservoir model and recommending targets for possible deep exploration drilling. The project also trained local technical staff. Western Indian Ocean: A conservation initiative highlights how countries must work together to protect connected marine habitats and migratory species, including those moving through the Mozambique Channel. Healthy seas support coastal livelihoods, food security and storm protection.

Geothermal Research: Comoros has completed a new scientific assessment of Grande Comore’s Karthala geothermal field. Work led by Steam for UNDP and the Bureau Géologique des Comores updated the reservoir model, trained local staff and identified targets for possible deep exploration drilling. Innovation Lessons: A Comorian delegation’s benchmarking visit to China highlighted planning, skills development and innovation as lessons for the country’s long-term development.

Geothermal Research: Comoros has completed a technical reassessment of Grande Comore’s Karthala geothermal field, combining new gravity and fluid surveys with earlier studies. The work updates the reservoir model, trains local geological staff and identifies targets for possible deep exploration drilling; drilling has not yet begun. Western Indian Ocean Conservation: A regional conservation call highlights the need for countries to coordinate protection and financing for connected marine habitats and migratory species—an issue with direct relevance to Comoros and its neighboring island states.

Western Indian Ocean Conservation: A new regional appeal highlights the need for cross-border funding to protect migratory sea turtles and connected marine habitats, including waters along the Mozambique Channel. Healthy ocean ecosystems underpin coastal livelihoods, food security and resilience to storms. Comorian Technology Lessons: A Union of Comoros delegation’s visit to China examined how planning, skills development and innovation can support economic transformation. Karthala Geothermal: STEAM has completed surveys and updated its reservoir model for Grande Comore’s geothermal field, giving UNDP and the Bureau Géologique des Comores recommendations for potential deep-exploration drilling. The work also included field training for Comorian technical staff.

Western Indian Ocean Conservation: A regional conservation article highlights how migratory species and connected habitats cross national borders, making cooperation vital to protect marine life and coastal livelihoods across waters shared by Comoros, Mozambique and Madagascar. Karthala Geothermal: STEAM has completed new gravity and geochemical surveys at Grande Comore’s Karthala field, updating the geothermal model and recommending targets for possible deep exploration drilling. The project also included field training for Comorian geological staff.

Ocean Conservation: A regional call to protect connected marine habitats highlights how turtles travel through the Mozambique Channel and why Western Indian Ocean countries need cross-border cooperation and funding to safeguard ecosystems and coastal livelihoods. Karthala Geothermal: STEAM has completed new geochemical and gravity surveys at Grande Comore’s geothermal field, updating the reservoir model and recommending targets for possible deep exploration drilling. The project also included field training for Comorian geological staff.

Ocean Conservation: Comoros joined Western Indian Ocean partners at the Nairobi Convention’s COP12, which adopted 15 decisions to advance ocean protection and sustainable development. The region’s turtles, reefs and coastal livelihoods cross borders, making coordinated conservation and funding essential. Geothermal Research: A UNDP-backed study at Grande Comore’s Karthala field has completed gravity and geochemical surveys, updated the geothermal model and identified targets for possible deep exploration drilling. The work also trained Bureau Géologique des Comores staff.

Connected Ocean: Western Indian Ocean conservation depends on countries coordinating protection and funding across shared waters and migratory routes. Comoros is among the 10 parties to the Nairobi Convention, whose recent COP12 adopted 15 decisions to advance ocean protection and a sustainable blue economy. Karthala Geothermal: A new assessment of Grande Comore’s geothermal field combines gravity and fluid surveys with an updated reservoir model, staff training and recommendations for future deep exploration drilling. The work, commissioned by UNDP with Comoros’ geological bureau, provides a technical basis for deciding where and how to explore.