Blue Economy & Maritime Skills: Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam Maritime Institute is pushing to unlock private investment in fisheries, aquaculture, tourism, transport, logistics and energy, backed by stronger maritime education, research and policy support ahead of a September blue economy conference. Island Connectivity & Shipping Costs: A new lens on island connectivity argues that ports are lifelines for small island communities, where delayed vessels can disrupt access to food and medicine; it cites UNCTAD data showing SIDS face far lower shipping connectivity and higher transport costs. Livestock Exports & Market Links: Tanzania’s meat export boom is being driven mainly by goat and sheep, with vaccination and livestock identification systems boosting buyer confidence and opening markets, including demand noted from Comoros. Regional Politics & Climate Talk: A critique of South Africa’s leadership links G20 sustainability rhetoric to weak execution, raising questions about whether climate ambitions translate into practical outcomes. Travel Without Visas: A Henley Passport Index update lists Comoro Islands among visa-free options for South Africans, highlighting easier regional movement that can affect tourism and trade.