EU-ESA Trade Deal: The EU and Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles have wrapped up talks on an enhanced Economic Partnership Agreement, aiming for a modern, rules-based free trade framework that boosts services and digitalisation and stays open for other ESA countries to join. AI for Daily Business Use: Google is rolling out “Ask Gemini in Chrome” to Comoros and other African markets, expanding access to AI-assisted search and understanding—useful for entrepreneurs and consumers navigating faster information flows. Maritime Security & Sanctions Pressure: A shadow-fleet tanker master linked to Iran-origin oil shipments pleaded guilty in a US court after refusing US Coast Guard orders, while broader reporting highlights how enforcement is pushing traffickers to adapt across routes and identities. Trade Facilitation for Comoros Firms: With WCO support, Comoros and other countries’ customs experts are training peers on rules of origin—meant to help businesses use free trade agreements more effectively and compliantly. Crime Risks in Shipping Lanes: A major cocaine seizure from a Comoros-flagged vessel underscores growing use of general cargo routes from West Africa toward Europe, raising compliance and security stakes for maritime trade. Energy Cost Shock: Analysis warns that Hormuz-linked fuel and food price spikes can trigger unrest even far from the conflict—an issue that matters for Comoros’ import-dependent economy.