UN Security Council Reform & Africa Representation: Seychelles President Patrick Herminie told the UN General Assembly that Africa should get at least two permanent UN Security Council seats with veto power, stressing legitimacy, maritime security, and stronger intelligence-sharing to tackle threats like illegal fishing and drug trafficking. African Institutions in Seychelles Law: The National Assembly unanimously approved motions to let government accede to agreements establishing the Africa Finance Corporation and the African Legal Support Facility. Indian Ocean Diplomacy & Mobility: At a tourism and diplomacy forum in India, Seychelles’ High Commissioner Lalatiana Accouche backed easier travel links as a bridge for business, education and people-to-people ties. Seychelles-Africa AU Links: President Herminie met AU Commission Deputy Chairperson Selma Malika Haddadi, discussing continued cooperation with AU institutions after the 2025 elections. Environment & Ocean Governance: The High Seas Treaty (BBNJ) entered into force, but the “real test” now is whether states fund and implement protection for biodiversity beyond national waters. Media Freedom Watch: The Committee to Protect Journalists urged DRC authorities to release music journalist Virginie Manganga, detained over defamation-linked allegations. Regional Security Cooperation: East African states backed a plan for a piracy and sea-crime task force across the Gulf of Aden and Western Indian Ocean.