Arab League Diplomacy: Qatar took part in the Arab League Council’s 166th session in Cairo, with the agenda covering the Palestinian cause, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and condemnation of Iran’s attacks, while also flagging regional issues including Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Somalia—and the Comoros. Maritime Trade & Security: A US strike on 5 September said it “destroyed” three Iranian crude tankers after ballistic missiles were launched toward US warships; one vessel is reported as falsely flagged in Comoros. Climate & Food Security: East Africa’s grain outlook is mixed as Kenya faces major maize and wheat losses from a dry spell, while new climate and agribusiness finance is announced in Kigali. Green Port Modernisation: Dar es Salaam Port is rolling out hybrid cargo-handling equipment to cut fuel use and emissions while boosting efficiency. Women’s Finance in the Region: AfDB and AXIAN launched a digital finance programme to support 34,000 women-led businesses across Madagascar, Tanzania, Senegal, Togo—and the Comoros. Sports & Comoros Link: Zambia’s U-20 qualifiers include Comoros, and Nigeria’s Esther Okoronkwo injury rules her out of a CAF women’s Olympic qualifier against Comoros next month. Blue Economy Cooperation: Union and Zanzibar governments in Tanzania are deepening cooperation on Blue Economy participation, including support for women seaweed farmers and fishers. UNESCO Heritage Milestone: UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee added new sites, with Comoros celebrating its first inscription and a new SIDS heritage strategy.