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Last update: 2 hours agoMaritime Security & Iran Sanctions: The U.S. seized an Iran-linked VLCC, Skywave, in the Indian Ocean—its third such grab in the current enforcement push—while Washington also added 19 more Iran-linked tankers and companies to its blacklist, as Iranian oil exports keep getting squeezed by the blockade and evasions. Fuel Prices & Protests: Across East Africa, the Iran-war fuel shock is still boiling over: Kenya saw deadly protests and a diesel-price cut after unrest, and Comoros suspended fuel price rises following demonstrations—showing how quickly global oil moves hit local livelihoods. Comoros in the Spotlight: Comoros is also tied into the wider region’s political calendar, with CAF’s AFCON 2027 qualifying draw placing Comoros in Group G (Cameroon, Namibia, Congo) as the road to the 2027 tournament begins. Local Development: In Tanzania, Ardhi University’s innovation expo is drawing new research partnerships, while Dodoma’s Benjamin Mkapa Hospital is pushing a medical tourism plan aimed at attracting patients and funding major transplant services. Tech & Finance: In Comoros, MEXC says its SpaceX Pre-IPO Launchpad subscription topped $56m with 38,000+ participants, as SpaceX’s SEC filing and crypto interest drive demand.
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