SBC Independence Under Threat: A new Seychelles bill is raising alarms over the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation’s independence, with critics pointing to governance and funding controls that could be used to pressure public media. Judicial Appointments Fight: Zambia’s magistrates and judges association is seeking to join a constitutional court case tied to how judges take external roles, with a Seychelles Court of Appeal non-resident judge appointment at the centre of the dispute. Russia-Seychelles Sports Ties: Seychelles’ Minister of Youth and Sport says Russia treats the republic as an equal partner, highlighting athlete training, coach development, and Russian-backed infrastructure. UAE Digital School Expansion: The UAE’s Digital School is expanding in Seychelles, training 100 teachers across 11 schools to boost classroom digital skills. China Pressure on Taiwan Flight Clearances: Taiwan’s legislature unanimously condemned Beijing’s alleged pressure after Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar reportedly withdrew flight clearances affecting President Lai’s Eswatini trip. Regional Tourism Tech Push: Victoria’s mayor joins a Beijing mayors dialogue on tech-empowered tourism, citing China-Seychelles people-to-people links and infrastructure projects. Aviation Connectivity Update: Qatar Airways resumes and adds routes including Seychelles, alongside broader network increases across Africa. World Oceans Day Context: A global piece on tuna recovery highlights how quotas and enforcement can rebuild fisheries—relevant to Seychelles’ ocean policy conversation.