EU-Africa Trade & Sustainability: The EU and Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles concluded talks on an enhanced Economic Partnership Agreement, aiming for clearer rules, more services and digitalisation opportunities, and support for sustainable development—while staying open for other ESA countries to join. Fuel Prices, Food Security & Social Stability: Coverage links the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruptions to fuel-price shocks that have already sparked protests in Comoros and across Africa, warning that food prices could rise next and raise the risk of wider unrest. Maritime Environment Compliance: The US Coast Guard released its 2025 Port State Control report, showing fewer detentions for environmental, safety and security deficiencies (77 vs 82 in 2024) and noting Comoros among flag administrations removed from the targeted list. Food Safety at Borders (Comoros): FAO reports a shift in Comoros’ import controls toward evidence-driven, risk-based inspections to better protect cold-chain and food safety outcomes. Biodiversity & Oceans: A global ocean census reported 1,121 new species described in 2025, underscoring how much marine life remains unknown and why better classification matters for conservation. Environmental Cooperation: Saudi Arabia and Russia signed an MoU to expand cooperation on environmental protection, including land degradation, protected areas, waste management, and tackling illegal trade in endangered species. Health & Radiation Safety: Regional officials met in Nairobi, including Comoros, to strengthen public health systems and safe use of nuclear and radiation technologies in healthcare. Trade Rules Capacity (WCO): With WCO support, Customs officials from Comoros joined training to build national pools of experts on rules of origin for better use of preferential trade agreements.