UNESCO World Heritage: The 48th World Heritage Committee session in Busan inscribed 25 new sites, including the Medinas of the Historic Sultanates of the Comoros—a major cultural first for Comoros and a spotlight on centuries-old towns shaped by trade, society, and urban life. Regional Culture & Tourism: A new report asks whether the 2027 Indian Ocean Island Games (JIOI) can turn Comoros’ tourism potential into real visitor business, stressing that accommodation and transport must be built for long-term use, not just the event. Education & Inclusion: At the World Inclusion Conference India 2026, speakers discussed how education can be a tool of diplomacy and equity—moving beyond access to tackle affordability, quality, and fairness. Mobility & Rights: A separate travel-access story highlights how passport power shapes freedom, while another notes that Europe’s Schengen debate could tighten movement for non-EU residents, including many Africans. Sports Governance (Comoros link): In FIFA’s Infantino controversy, Reuters reports that several African football leaders—including Comoros—have backed him after he dropped a plan to sell stakes in future World Cup revenues. Humanitarian Lens: A World Public Summit in Addis Ababa drew 2,000+ participants from 50 countries, framing a push for a more equitable global order with Africa at the center.