Ghana World Cup Setback: Ghana’s Thomas Partey has been ruled out of the Group L opener against Panama after a Canadian court upheld his entry ban, ending weeks of uncertainty and forcing Carlos Queiroz to reshape midfield plans. Regional Diplomacy: A broad coalition including Comoros condemned a May 17 drone attack on the UAE’s Barakah Nuclear Plant as a violation of international law, warning of risks to peace and civilian safety. EU–Comoros Trade: The EU concluded an enhanced Economic Partnership Agreement with Comoros and other ESA states, expanding cooperation beyond goods into services, digital trade, investment, and financial services. Climate Displacement Funding: The EU is backing a four-year climate displacement resilience programme, with Comoros among the beneficiaries, as El Niño planning and early warning systems ramp up. Women’s Sports After Conflict: Sudan’s under-17 women’s team returned to international competition for the first time since the 2023 civil war, even after heavy defeats to Comoros, highlighting rebuilding efforts for women’s football. Health Alerts in the Region: Mauritius was added to the CDC’s active chikungunya travel notice list, part of the widest multi-country warning since 2014, with Comoros referenced in the broader outbreak context.