Digital Government Cooperation: Bahrain’s Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) signed a MoU with the Union of the Comoros’ National Digital Development Agency (ANADEN) under Bahrain’s Global Digital Twinning Initiative, aiming to share eGovernment expertise and support Comoros’ digital transformation. Maritime Safety & Environment: The Indian Ocean Memorandum of Understanding (IOMOU) on Port State Control released its 2025 Annual Report, showing 5,958 regional inspections (+11.68% vs 2024), 3,072 vessels with non-compliances, 13,962 deficiencies recorded, and 261 detentions—highlighting ongoing pressure to curb substandard shipping that harms the marine environment. Climate & Health Risk: A new study warns chikungunya could expand into temperate regions by 2100 as climate change widens suitable habitat for Aedes mosquitoes, raising the odds of new outbreaks beyond today’s tropical risk zones. SIDS Agrifood Innovation: The FAO-backed Global AgriInno Challenge 2026 is accepting applications for agrifood solutions in Small Island Developing States, with Comoros among the eligible SIDS and reserved finalist spots aimed at boosting climate-resilient food systems.