Judiciary Independence: Seychelles marks the farewell of retiring Justice Anthony Francis Tissa Fernando, with President Dr. Patrick Herminie praising decades of integrity and warning that any interference with judicial decisions would be a “death knell” for the rule of law. Housing Deal: NBCC (India) Limited signs a landmark agreement to build 1,008 affordable homes on Île Aurore, backed by a $75m line of credit from India’s EXIM Bank, including a sewage treatment plant and key infrastructure. Intra-African Mobility: Seychelles is again ranked Africa’s strongest for travel within the continent, with visa-free access to 35+ African countries—highlighting the value of diplomatic ties for regional movement. Ocean & Climate: Seychelles’ Angelique Pouponneau, AOSIS ocean negotiator, urges real emissions cuts alongside ocean protection, calling out hypocrisy and pushing for stronger climate finance. AI & Data Centres: A new IMF-backed look at Sub-Saharan Africa shows data centres remain concentrated in South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya, underscoring infrastructure gaps for AI growth. Women & Digital Access: Afrobarometer data shows rural women across Africa face a double disadvantage in education, jobs, assets and access to digital and financial tools. Cybersecurity Pressure: Interpol’s assessment flags Ethiopia among the continent’s higher-risk digital vulnerability hotspots, driven by fast-moving tech growth outpacing defenses. Visa Policy Watch: Algeria publishes a short visa-exemption list for select African countries, including Seychelles, while most African travellers still face visa requirements.