Mayotte Education Crisis: Students in France’s overseas department of Mayotte return to school amid overcrowded, under-resourced classrooms still struggling after a December 2024 cyclone, with thousands excluded or forced into substandard conditions. Migration Crackdown Politics: Ahead of a 2027 bid, former PM Édouard Philippe says he would “shut off” the “valves” fueling migration by suspending new asylum access and family reunification during his term, while also floating a return-center plan in East Africa aimed at migrants reaching Mayotte via the Comoros. US Maritime Pressure on Comoros: The US Coast Guard keeps Comoros on its port-security advisory list, citing ports that are not maintaining effective antiterrorism measures; the move can trigger extra security requirements for ships calling at affected countries. Regional Trade & Ports: Tanzania’s Mtwara port expansion is adding deeper berths and capacity to serve as a regional gateway for bulk commodities and landlocked markets, with Comoros cited as a growing demand destination for Tanzanian meat. Blue Economy Skills: Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam Maritime Institute is pushing blue-economy education and policy support ahead of a major conference, aiming to attract investment across fisheries, aquaculture, transport and logistics. Data Governance Workshop: UNESCO convened Southern African policymakers, including Comoros, to harmonise data governance frameworks and improve readiness for cross-border digital flows and AI.