Comoros

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 untangle nets shaded by glistening coral reef—once threatened, now vibrant. This resurgence is no...

Healing with Heritage: Traditional Medicine and Modern Science Unite in Comoros

By Zainab Mahamadi Kassim MORONI, COMOROS — In the bustling heart of Moroni and the verdant valleys of the islands, an ancient wisdom is being woven into the fabric of modern healthcare. Traditional...

Healing with Heritage: Traditional Medicine and Modern Science Unite in Comoros

By Zainab Mahamadi Kassim MORONI, COMOROS — In the bustling heart of Moroni and the verdant valleys of the islands, an ancient wisdom is being woven into the fabric of modern healthcare. Traditional healers, long revered in Comorian society, are now collaborating with scientists and medical practitioners in a dynamic partnership—one driven by mutual respect and shared purpose. “Our ancestors knew the secrets of the forest,” says herbalist Hajara Mohamed. “Today, we show we can make it part of tomorrow’s medicine.” A Rich Pharmacopoeia Under Threat—and Revival A groundbreaking ethnobotanical study found that 207 plant species, including nine endemics, are still used in Comorian traditional medicine—from treating colds to soothing rheumatism and...

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...

Preserving Paradise: Local Heroes Protecting the Coral Reefs of Comoros

By Mariam Salema Aboudou MOHÉLI, COMOROS — Along the sunlit shores of Mohéli, fishermen meticulously...

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 Comore’s southwestern coast, a living relic glides silently through twilight waters. Known as the coelacanth (Latimeria chalumnae), this “living...

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...