Comoros Energy & Research: Registration is open for the 11th African Rift Geothermal Conference (ARGeo-C11) in Moroni, 19–24 October 2026, hosted by the Comoros Ministry of Energy, Water and Hydrocarbons and the Geological Bureau, with partners including UNEP and the African Geothermal Association; the theme is unlocking geothermal potential through research, policy, financing, and risk mitigation. UNESCO Heritage (Comoros milestone): The 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in Busan added 25 new sites and approved 28 decisions overall, including the first World Heritage listings for South Sudan, Comoros, and São Tomé and Príncipe, alongside major expansions and a criteria update. Digital Health (diabetic foot): A narrative review highlights how digital health and community-based care could improve diabetic foot prevention and management in resource-limited settings where specialist services and continuity of care are scarce. Biodiversity (Madagascar–Comoros link): Researchers rediscovered a rare Madagascar palm (Ravenea latisecta) after nearly 100 years; the genus Ravenea is found in Madagascar and the Comoros, with many species endangered. Cybersecurity & Maritime Tech: A report says Iranian and Russian “shadow fleets” use fake websites that mimic African maritime authorities and registries to generate bogus documents and evade sanctions. Crypto & Finance (Comoros mention): MEXC and CoinGecko released a report on how centralized exchanges are pulling more traditional asset trading onto crypto platforms, with the release coming from Mutsamudu, Comoros. Policy Watch (Europe mobility): A renewed push to restrict non-EU travel in response to migration into Spain could affect Africans who rely on Schengen mobility via residence and work rights.