Microplastics Monitoring: Scientists from 21 African countries, including Comoros, are meeting in Accra to harmonise coastal microplastics monitoring protocols using nuclear and isotopic techniques, aiming for comparable data and stronger evidence-based policies to protect marine ecosystems. Fintech Partnerships (Comoros-linked): YWO expanded its corporate ecosystem with two new specialized partnership frameworks, moving beyond one-size referral models with clearer qualification criteria and commission terms for different affiliate business setups. Fintech Partnerships Relaunch: YWO also announced a public relaunch of its Global Affiliate Partnership Program, adding enhanced real-time reporting tools and transparent performance metrics across 180+ geographies. Health Risks: A global study highlights alcohol intake and smoking as the two strongest shared risk factors for breast cancer and atrial fibrillation, suggesting population-wide reductions could prevent a large share of cases. Language + AI: In Burundi, Kiswahili promotion efforts are increasingly tied to AI and digital platforms, with regional leaders pushing for stronger integration into education, research, and tech. Tech & Telecom Leadership: A profile of Pierre-Antoine Legagneur notes his role in telecom rebranding and 5G-ready network expansion across the region, including Comoros through the Yas group. EU-Russia Sanctions Watch: Russian headlines say the EU struggled to agree on its 21st sanctions package, while Russia’s trade surplus grew—an indirect tech-and-trade backdrop for the region.