SADC Summit Security & Migration: Durban is under heavy security as anti-immigrant groups linked to “March and March” plan to march and picket at the Durban ICC during the 46th SADC summit, pressing leaders for stricter visa controls, asylum reviews, action against employers hiring undocumented workers, and limits on access to public services for undocumented migrants. Regional Leadership Shift: South Africa is set to formally assume the SADC chair for 2026/27, with President Cyril Ramaphosa expected to take over, as the agenda also targets intra-SADC trade, critical minerals, industrialisation, and security. US Port Security Watchlist: The US Coast Guard says 22 countries remain on its port security advisory list, including Comoros, after ports were judged not maintaining effective anti-terrorism measures—potentially raising security requirements for ships calling at affected ports before entering the US. Blue Economy & Data Governance (Regional Capacity): Tanzania’s DMI is pushing blue-economy investment via maritime education and policy support, while UNESCO convened Southern African partners (including Comoros) to harmonise data governance frameworks. Comoros in Sports: Comoros is listed among teams in the CAVB beach volleyball continental championships in Egypt, part of the road to the 2028 Olympics. Maritime Security Incident: Off Somalia, an unnamed cargo ship was boarded by pirates; the crew is reported safe and EUNAVFOR ATALANTA is investigating.