Africa Comoros The Women Entrepreneur Awards, launched in Mauritius, are going regional to foster women's entrepreneurship across the Indian Ocean: Medine hosted the inauguration of the platform that aims to create visibility and network among seven island territories
Africa Comoros Six medinas, some dating back to the 12th century, have been aged to UNESCO World Heritage List, raising hopes for their preservation; the ancient cities of palaces, mosques, squares and narrow streets, showcase the style of Comoro’s sultanate era
Africa Comoros Tayar, the first Comorian ride-hailing app, has been launched with support of Comorian Association of ICT and its incubator Comor'Lab; relying on geolocation, it is designed to enhance road safety and has an alert system connected to emergency services
Africa Comoros The discovery of a newborn baby abandoned in a latrine in Ntsoralé Dimani sparked a wave of violence against the mother's family, their house was burned and ransacked by villagers; The episode of mob justice raises many questions
Africa Comoros Resumption of air routes with Madagascar stalled upon the signing of an airport security agreement and over demanding the automatic return of seized assets in disregard of Comorian legal procedures, which Moroni rejected
Africa Comoros Fed up with some of the highest rates in the region and a slow service, consumers have been acting via social media, outlets, influencers, civil society and launching a day without top-ups to express dissatisfaction with the cost and speed of internet
Africa Comoros Editor and managing editor of La Gazette des Comores were released after being questioned at Moroni prosecutor's office; now under judicial supervision, they must appear twice a week before judge investigating alleged spread of dangerous misinformation
Africa Comoros A Memorandum was signed with Bahrein to strengthen cooperation in digital government development and digital transformation; the activity falls under Bahrain’s Global Digital Twinning Initiative for eGovernment Excellence in support of foreign countries
Africa Comoros Fomboni residents are denouncing a decline in their living conditions amid unsanitary beaches, goats on roads, a neglected market; despite taxes and reassurance from local authorities, the capital of Mohéli is struggling to regain a clean and safe image
Africa Comoros Several doctors interviewed deplore a significant drop in hospital visits during national transport crisis; they hope for a swift return to normal, as they fear an increase in community deaths due to a lack of transportation to bring patients to hospitals
Africa Comoros A ship registered in Comoros was seized off the coast of the Western Sahara region, near the city of Dakhla, with between 35.000 to 40.000kg of cocaine
Africa Comoros 15th Indian Ocean Islands Economic Forum will take place in Moroni on 27-29 April; organizers met the press to raise awareness among economic stakeholders about the event aimed at the region's business community in order to develop joint projects
Africa Comoros Under the slogan "Once a father, always a father", Listening Service is raising attention on an increase in children abandoning after their mothers are repudiated, reiterating that a father cannot shirk his obligations, regardless of marital circumstances