UNESCO World Heritage Milestone for Comoros: The 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in Busan added 25 new sites worldwide and marked a historic first for Comoros, with the “Medinas of the Historic Sultanates of the Comoros” now inscribed on the World Heritage List. The same session also brought first-time listings for São Tomé and Príncipe and South Sudan, while three threatened sites were added under emergency protection. Indian Ocean Games Tourism Watch: A new report asks whether the 2027 Indian Ocean Island Games (JIOI) can truly boost Comoros tourism—warning that lasting gains depend on turning planned sports investments (like an accommodation village) into commercial-ready infrastructure after the athletes leave. Visa Access Reality Check: Panama’s visa-free list includes only nine African countries—and Comoros is one of them—highlighting how limited travel access remains for most Africans. Comoros in the Global Spotlight (Football): African football leaders, including Comoros Football Federation president Saïd Ali Athouman, continue backing FIFA president Gianni Infantino after he dropped a controversial plan tied to selling stakes in future World Cup revenue. Culture & Mobility Pressure in Europe: New debates over tightening Schengen rules could affect non-EU residents and travelers across Europe, with Africans watching closely as political proposals gain traction.