Garbage collection in remote neighborhoods in Moroni has become increasing inefficient, leading to piling up of waste and prompting protests of residents forced to live in unhealthy surroundings

World Children's Day will be honored with a series of activities, marches, conferences, talks, and media broadcasts in various towns over 16 days; organizations, schools, local authorities are mobilizing to encourage collective action for child protection

Octopus catch is now suspended until February in Moheli; the annual ban provides a period of rest that helps protect fish stocks

The Fatwa council has officially determined that the Friday prayer will begin at 1 pm sharp; the opinion of the Gran Mufti had been asked to make new labour rules compatible with the compulsory Friday prayer