Passport Power & Mobility: New Passport Index rankings put Seychelles among Africa’s top passport performers, with visa-free access boosting mobility scores and reflecting the continent’s push for easier movement. Tourism Resilience: Seychelles says World Tourism Day arrivals and recent aviation shocks underline a key lesson from COVID-19: keeping routes open matters as much as keeping the destination attractive. Development Finance: The African Development Bank has approved a $34m loan to back Seychelles’ economic resilience, public services, private-sector growth and greener recovery, including digital public financial management upgrades. Seychelles-India Ties: Fifty years of diplomatic relations are matched by deep cultural links, from Mahé’s Indian temple festivals to shared cuisine and ongoing exchange programmes. Regional Diplomacy: Seychelles’ President Herminie led the country’s takeover of the AOSIS DOCK presidency, focusing on climate, ocean governance and financing for small island states. Aviation & Disruption Watch: Mauritius’ refusal of landing clearance for an Israel-bound charter forced Air Seychelles cancellations, highlighting how fast route access can change. Digital Economy: Seychelles-based Bitget resumed withdrawals after a major crypto hack, with a phased return planned across networks.