SADC Unity Push: Southern African foreign ministers meeting at Kruger National Park pledged tighter cooperation and a “coherent regional voice” on global issues, flagging climate change, Middle East conflict, and trade/energy shocks that are pushing up food and fuel prices and raising food-and-energy security risks. Blue Economy Spotlight (Zanzibar): Hemed Suleiman Abdullah will open a major blue economy workshop in Zanzibar on May 25, bringing together policymakers, researchers, and private sector leaders to share ocean governance and financing lessons—including from Seychelles. UK Heatwave Hits Records: The Met Office says heatwave conditions are now met in eight UK locations, with temperatures around 31C and warnings that Bank Holiday Monday could reach 33C—while travel chaos flared at Dover as new EU border checks contributed to hours-long queues. Seychelles Tourism Safety & Service Fixes: President Herminie raised visitor safety and infrastructure concerns on La Digue, including police presence, signage, luggage space, trail upkeep, public health, and risks from larger buggy vehicles. Biodiversity Week Momentum: Seychelles marked Biodiversity Week with new conservation cooperation and school activities, including a MoU to restore wetlands in Baie Lazare and Bougainville. Tourism Leadership: Vesna Rakić was appointed CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board, as the country continues strengthening tourism and aviation direction.