PM Modi’s Seychelles Golden Jubilee Visit: India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Victoria, Mahé from June 27–29 as Guest of Honour for Seychelles’ 50th Independence celebrations, holding talks with President Patrick Herminie, addressing the National Assembly, and engaging the Indian diaspora—moves expected to deepen trade, investment, digital cooperation and maritime security. Trade & Investment Push: Seychelles Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief Iouana Pillay says the visit is “extremely important” for expanding business ties, skills development and economic cooperation, with Indian exporters eyeing Seychelles’ import gaps. Maritime Security & Blue Economy: India and Seychelles are set to reaffirm a strategic maritime partnership, including plans to hand over a patrol vessel during the visit, as New Delhi positions Seychelles as a key partner in the Indian Ocean. Human Capital for Tourism: Seychelles will host the UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa meeting (2–4 July) focused on strengthening education and a skilled tourism workforce. Sustainable Fisheries: Seychelles Fisheries Authority research highlights science-led steps to protect fish stocks, including minimum size limits to reduce juvenile catch. Fuel Price Pressure Across Africa: A new look at June fuel costs shows how higher gasoline prices ripple through transport, business costs and competitiveness across African economies. Crypto Sanctions Row Touches Seychelles: Seychelles-registered CoinEx rejects claims it served as a conduit for billions in sanctioned Iranian crypto flows, as US enforcement scrutiny grows.