France-Mayotte Migration Pressure: Comoros has hit back at French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu after Paris said part of its development aid to Comoros and other African states would be conditional on migration enforcement around Mayotte, including “take-back” capacity and action against people-smuggling; Comoros called the remarks “unbearably condescending,” while France also announced tighter maritime controls with drones, balloons and more interceptor vessels. UNESCO World Heritage Milestone: The 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Busan inscribed new sites and marked a first for Comoros, with President Azali Assoumani attending; UNESCO also unveiled a 2026–2034 strategy for Small Island Developing States with a $13 million budget. Tanzania–Comoros Economic Links: Tanzania and Comoros agreed to broaden cooperation across trade, investment, financial services and infrastructure, aiming to make it easier for goods, capital and people to move between the two countries. Health & Tourism Capacity: Tanzania’s Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute says it is expanding specialist care for local and international patients and preparing for AFCON 2027, including advanced procedures and online booking. Comoros in the Digital Culture Wave: A report highlights growing Chinese films and TV dramas across Africa, including in the Comoros, where young learners say Chinese series are shaping interest in China’s everyday life. Maritime Security & Shipping Risks: Separate reporting alleges COSCO ships have been used for signals intelligence, while another story warns Russia’s sanctioned “shadow fleet” exploits weak African shipping registries to keep oil exports moving.