EU-Africa Trade: The EU and Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles concluded negotiations on an enhanced Economic Partnership Agreement in Mauritius, aiming for clearer rules, more services and digitalisation opportunities, and support for sustainable development. Energy & Social Stability: A new warning links Middle East tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions to fuel and food price shocks that can trigger protests and unrest—Comoros included after last month’s gasoline-price hike sparked demonstrations and clashes. Maritime Security & Sanctions Evasion: A Comoros-flagged dry bulk vessel, the Arconian, was tied to a major cocaine haul, underscoring how traffickers increasingly use general cargo routes between West Africa and Europe. Digital Governance: Bahrain and Comoros’ digital agencies signed an MoU to boost eGovernment cooperation under Bahrain’s Global Digital Twinning Initiative. Health & Regulation: Senior officials from multiple countries, including Comoros, met in Nairobi on safe use of nuclear and radiation technologies in healthcare, with IAEA support. Sports (Comoros): Comoros’ women’s team crushed Sudan 30–0 on aggregate to set up a tougher Olympic qualifier tie against Nigeria’s Super Falcons.