Blue Economy Investment: Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam Maritime Institute (DMI) is pushing to attract more private investment into fisheries, aquaculture, tourism, transport, logistics and marine energy, backed by stronger maritime education, research and policy support ahead of a major blue economy conference in September. Climate Signals & Mangroves: A strong El Niño and a likely positive Indian Ocean Dipole could intensify sea temperature shifts, rainfall swings and water-level changes, raising the risk of severe mangrove stress through flooding, heat and higher salinity—making early monitoring and warning systems crucial for coastal communities. COP30 Negotiations: Arab states are reported to have resisted language on ending fossil fuels in UNFCCC talks, citing energy security, while also submitting updated adaptation pledges but providing limited support for water-scarce and energy-poor countries. Regional Security at Sea: A cargo ship was reportedly boarded by at least eight pirates off Somalia’s coast, with the crew safe and international naval efforts investigating, as regional states move toward a new maritime security task force. SADC Summit Focus: Leaders meeting in Durban are set to shape the region’s economic strategy around resilient, sustainable and inclusive industrialisation, with Comoros among member states.