Maritime Security & Trade Integrity: Guyana’s aviation and public utilities minister said the country is pushing to protect the Guyana flag and tighten its ship registry against fraudulent registrations, while stressing the need for international cooperation as maritime trade grows. Regional Security Planning: Kenya is moving toward finalizing its National Maritime Security Strategy after an IMO-backed workshop, with focus on inter-agency coordination, maritime awareness, coastal community roles, and emerging risks like cyber threats and climate impacts. Visa Friction for Africans: Schengen visa denials are hitting African applicants hardest, with Comoros reported at a 62.8% refusal rate in 2024 and millions in non-refundable fees lost. Mozambique eVisa Access: Mozambique published its 2026 eVisa eligibility list for African countries, including Comoros, and says longer stays or other visa categories must also use the eVisa portal. India e-Visa List: India released its 2026 e-Visa eligibility list covering 32 African countries, again including Comoros, for tourism, business and medical travel. Digital Finance in Comoros: MEXC, with a Comoros base, promoted its July Proof of Reserves (BTC reserve ratio cited at 281%) and highlighted TradFi/RWA product growth, signaling continued expansion of tokenized and exchange offerings. Affiliate Business Expansion: Comoros-based YWO announced a relaunch and new global affiliate partnership frameworks, aiming for clearer commission qualification and real-time reporting for partners.