FIFA Power Struggle in Africa: CAF has finally broken its silence over Infantino’s scrapped plan to create a FIFA commercial subsidiary and sell stakes to private investors, with an upcoming CAF executive committee discussion increasingly seen as a de facto test of confidence in the FIFA president. Seychelles in Ukraine’s e-Visa List: Ukraine has opened online e-Visa access only for citizens of South Africa, Mauritius and Seychelles, while most other African countries still must apply via embassies—highlighting Seychelles’ special travel access. Seychelles Judiciary Independence: President Patrick Herminie paid tribute to retiring Justice Anthony Francis Tissa Fernando, stressing the importance of judicial independence and warning against interference in decision-making. Diplomacy with Venezuela: Venezuela’s ambassador Carlos Feo Acevedo presented credentials to President Herminie, with both sides pointing to education, medicine, culture and sports, and agreeing to pursue a visa waiver for official passports. Russia-Seychelles Maritime Talks: Russia’s new ambassador presented credentials and discussed a possible intergovernmental agreement on Russian warship port calls, with hopes it could be signed at the Russia–Africa summit in October. Seychelles Tourism Push to the Americas: David Germain has returned to lead Seychelles Tourism Board marketing for the Americas and Canada, signalling renewed focus on long-haul source markets. Seychelles Flag in Space: Seychelles’ national flag and coat of arms were sent to the ISS to mark independence and 50 years of friendship with Russia, with items expected back for display at the National Museum of History. Regional Governance: South Africa prepares to host the 46th SADC summit in Durban, with Seychelles listed among member states and President Ramaphosa set to assume the SADC chair for 2026/27. Finance & Regulation: Elev8 secured a Seychelles Financial Services Authority securities dealer licence, strengthening the local regulatory framework for brokers.