Latest news in Comoros? September 27th, 2026

The latest key developments in and concerning the Union of the Comoros around late September 2026:

• United Nations General Assembly Address: President Azali Assoumani addressed the UN General Assembly in New York, calling for urgent reform of the global financial architecture and greater attention to small island developing states. He warned that the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals remain severely threatened by global conflicts and inflation. Assoumani also reaffirmed Comorian claims over the island of Mayotte, criticizing French unilateral measures and migration policies tied to development aid.

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• Bilateral & Diplomatic Engagements: On the sidelines of the UN meetings in New York, President Assoumani held talks with senior international partners, including UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, discussing bilateral cooperation and economic ties.

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• Clean Energy Expansion: Comoros recently inaugurated three major UAE-backed solar photovoltaic plants totaling 20 MW capacity alongside 16 MWh of battery storage, a major step aimed at cutting reliance on expensive diesel imports and stabilizing the national power grid.

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• Economic Outlook: Reports highlight ongoing economic pressures in Comoros driven by global commodity shocks and import costs, with inflation hovering near 6%. However, public infrastructure projects, hotel expansions, and preparations for future regional sporting events continue to support baseline GDP growth.

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• Sports: The national football team, the Coelacanths, kicked off their qualifying campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), suffering a 3–1 away defeat against Cameroon in Garoua, and are now preparing for their upcoming fixture against Namibia.