Visa and travel access: Namibia has updated its visa-on-arrival list, adding Comoros among 28 African countries eligible for the scheme, while Nigeria and more than 60 others are excluded and must get visas in advance. Regional air links: After nearly four years, Comoros and Madagascar have reopened their airspace, with flights expected to boost travel, trade, and tourism and strengthen cooperation in transport, agriculture, and fisheries. Digital payments: Visa Pay is expanding across Africa via a software kit, with issuers including Comoros among those adopting virtual cards and remittance-focused payment services. Culture and tourism: Kiswahili Week 2026 is being marked as a platform for sustainable tourism and cultural diplomacy, highlighting Kiswahili’s role across Africa and beyond. International Kiswahili event prep: Tanzania’s government spokesperson Gerson Msigwa visited the Tanzanian embassy in France to review preparations for International Kiswahili Day in Paris, running alongside a Kiswahili conference. Maritime security: A Comoros-flagged ship in the Strait of Hormuz is reported to be linked to sanctioned Iranian oil magnate Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, raising fresh concerns over shadow fleet operations.