Seychelles Economic Boost: The African Development Bank approved a $34m loan to back Seychelles’ economic resilience, public services, private-sector growth and greener recovery, bringing total support to $84m since 2024, with reforms aimed at stronger governance, a better business climate and climate resilience. Tourism Connectivity Lesson: State House says COVID-era lessons are guiding a faster, more diversified response as Middle East aviation disruptions test Seychelles’ route access—about 60% of visitors connect via Doha, Dubai or Abu Dhabi. Regional Mobility: A new Passport Index update places Seychelles among Africa’s strongest for visa-free access, highlighting growing intra-African travel freedom. Chagos Return Deal Stalls: Chagos Refugees Group leaders say delays to a Britain-Mauritius treaty on resettlement are deepening fears, with opposition linked to US political interference. Digital Rights Warning: A commentary on the Radaris case warns businesses that mishandling data subject requests can escalate into major legal action. Cybersecurity Alert: Reports say attackers are abusing ChatGPT Custom GPTs to lure victims to malicious ClickFix-style sites. Finance & Markets: Diageo booked a Sh5.57bn loss tied to its EABL/UDV Kenya sale to Asahi, while Seychelles’ own economic financing and digital upgrades continue to draw attention.