Al-Azhar Scholarships: Comoros’ Foreign Minister Mbae Mohamed met Al-Azhar’s Grand Imam in Cairo to discuss expanding religious and educational support for Comorian students, with Al-Azhar currently hosting 735 students and offering 40 annual scholarships. Egypt–Comoros Diplomacy: Egypt’s FM Badr Abdelatty praised close Egypt–Comoros ties at a joint press conference after talks in Cairo, pointing to the joint committee framework and shared regional cooperation. Medical Tourism Link: Tanzania’s parliament heard that medical tourism is growing after President Hassan’s July 2025 visit to Comoros, which led to Tanzanian specialists treating patients on Anjouan and referring others for specialised care in Tanzania. Innovation for SIDS Agriculture: The FAO-backed Global AgriInno Challenge 2026 is open for innovators targeting agrifood solutions in Small Island Developing States, with Comoros among the SIDS eligible for reserved finalist spots. Education & Research Expo: Ardhi University’s innovation and research showcase in Dar es Salaam drew partnerships and interest from institutions, with a focus on projects that solve citizen challenges. Culture & Language Exchange: An Arabic teaching institute in Oman concluded an eight-week programme for international students with cultural activities like calligraphy and Arabic performances, highlighting cross-cultural learning.