Geothermal Conference in Comoros: 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 of Comoros, with partners including UNEP and the African Geothermal Association—focused on research, drilling, policy, financing, and risk reduction for geothermal power. UNESCO World Heritage Updates: The 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in Busan added 25 new sites and approved major expansions and a criteria revision, including historic milestones such as the first World Heritage listings for Comoros and São Tomé and Príncipe—plus notable additions like Mount Olympus and the Normandy Landing Beaches. Biodiversity Rediscovery: A Madagascar palm species, Ravenea latisecta, was rediscovered after nearly 100 years, with confirmed populations found in protected areas—highlighting how much botanical work still remains, especially since Ravenea palms are shared with the Comoros. Digital Health Research: A narrative review looks at diabetic foot prevention and management using digital health and community-based care in resource-limited settings, pointing to gaps in specialist capacity and the need for better continuity of care. Maritime Tech & Sanctions Evasion: A report says Iranian and Russian “shadow fleet” operators use fake websites that impersonate African maritime authorities and registries (including Comoros) to generate false documents and evade oil sanctions.