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Comoros

Seeds of Sustainability: Organic Farming Takes Root in Comorian Villages

By Saïdou Ahamada Mtsapwé  DIMANI, COMOROS — At sunrise, small plots on the volcanic slopes of Ngazidja glow with promise. Farmers tend to vibrant rows of cassava, ginger, and vanilla without a drop of...

Pearl of the Indian Ocean: Comoros’ Untapped Tourism Potential Shines Bright

By Laila Hassani Mze MORONI, COMOROS — Perched at the crossroads of the Mozambique Channel and the Indian Ocean, the Comorian archipelago is emerging from obscurity into the limelight. With its dramatic volcanic landscapes,...

Pearl of the Indian Ocean: Comoros’ Untapped Tourism Potential Shines Bright

By Laila Hassani Mze MORONI, COMOROS — Perched at the crossroads of the Mozambique Channel and the Indian Ocean, the Comorian archipelago is emerging from obscurity into the limelight. With its dramatic volcanic landscapes, sheltered coral lagoons, and centuries-old Swahili heritage, this cluster of islands is quietly carving a niche in sustainable tourism—and for good reason. “We’re custodians of paradise, not just promoters of it,” says Mohammed Rachidi, Director-General of the Comoros Tourism Board. With a new tourism law enacted in late 2018 to streamline investment and promote eco-travel, the nation is sending a clear signal: Comoros is open for responsible business. voyagesafriq.com Three Islands, Infinite Charm From the mist-clad peaks of Anjouan...

Spice of Peace: How Comoros’ Vanilla and Ylang‑Ylang Are Powering Local Economies

By Salima Abdou Nourdine MORONI, COMOROS — Amid the fragrant groves of Anjouan and Mohéli, golden flowers and vanilla vines flourish beneath the tropical sun....

Saving the Coelacanth: Comoros Protects One of the World’s Rarest Fish

By Fatima Mze Abdallah MORONI, COMOROS — In the deep, volcanic caverns off Grande...

From Volcano to Vitality: Eco-Tourism Flourishes on Mount Karthala

By Leïla Salim Abdallah  MITSOUDJÉ, COMOROS — At dawn, a hush blankets the humid forest nestled along the slopes of Mount Karthala. As first light creeps through emerald foliage, small groups of hikers—local and...

Green Islands Rising: Comoros Leads the Way in Ocean Conservation

By Aisha Salon Mtsapwé MOHÉLI, COMOROS — As dawn breaks on the azure seas of the Comoros Archipelago, fishermen...