Two women who allegedly tried to get married were arrested in the Comoros, where same-sex relationships are banned, and are being held in a prison in Moroni until trial, where they face up to two years imprisonment

To foster larger participation of women in public and leading roles, civil society committed through the ViaDuQ Charter, promoting gender equality; the initiative is funded by the EU and is part of the Shawiri project

A number of M-pox cases confirmed in Madagascar prompted Comoros authorities to step up vigilance and alert professionals and residents in order to prevent any possibile spread in the archipelago

With the support of NGO Dahari, the Malezi Mema association from the villages of Dzindri, Slamani and Vassy in Anjouani has installed a new fish aggregating device that will improve the safety of fishermen and increase production

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