CITES Watch: A senior U.S. Interior official linked to commercial wildlife breeding is set to lead the U.S. delegation to the CITES Animals Committee in Geneva, raising ethics and endangered-species enforcement questions. Blue Economy Jobs: Mozambique is highlighted for sea-grass restoration that creates livelihoods while rebuilding marine habitats, as coastal communities across East Africa pivot to conservation-linked income. Mozambique Gas & Tax: Portuguese energy firm Galp has launched international arbitration against Mozambique over a tax dispute tied to its Area 4 Rovuma Basin stake sale, spotlighting investor risk around LNG-related fiscal terms. Security Cooperation: Russia has reiterated it is ready to help Mozambique tackle Islamist terrorism in Cabo Delgado if requested, underscoring Moscow’s growing security role in the region. Climate & Food Security: Mozambique’s meteorology institute warns of El Niño funding shortages for drought preparedness, while a WTO alert flags fertiliser supply disruption risks for African agriculture amid Strait of Hormuz tensions. Regional Labour Pressure: South Africa’s anti-migrant door-to-door raids are driving Mozambicans to seek return documents in Maputo, showing how xenophobia is reshaping cross-border work flows. Industrial Governance: Transnet Port Terminals blacklisted seven firms over fraud and corruption, a reminder that port and logistics integrity is central to regional trade.