Energy & Protests: A regional fuel-price shock tied to the Iran–Middle East conflict is already sparking deadly unrest across East Africa, with the International Energy Agency warning oil reserves are dangerously low and disruptions could worsen. Maritime Security & Sanctions: The U.S. disabled another Iran-linked tanker near the Strait of Hormuz, while reporting also highlights how false-flag shipping and “shadow fleets” keep moving Russian crude despite seizures. Comoros Governance & Digital Policy: Bahrain and the Union of Comoros signed MoUs under Bahrain’s Global Digital Twinning Initiative to boost eGovernment, digital transformation, and training exchanges. Comoros Food Safety: FAO support helped Comoros shift import controls toward a more structured, risk-based approach to better protect food entering the country. Health & Regulation: Regional officials met in Nairobi to strengthen nuclear and radiation safety in healthcare, with Comoros among participating countries. Justice & Courts: A survey by Afrobarometer ranks Comoros among the lowest in public confidence in courts, alongside Nigeria and others. Regional Cooperation: SADC justice ministers met in Victoria Falls to advance the proposed SADC Tourism UNIVISA for easier travel across the bloc.