Digital Connectivity & Regulation: Seychelles’ Starlink has gone live, with Vice-President Sebastien Pillay and the Seychelles Communications Regulatory Authority outlining the regulatory framework after the February ISP licence. The service targets broadband across the archipelago’s 115 islands, aiming to improve reliability for remote communities, tourism operators, maritime users, schools and businesses. Regional Diplomacy & Elections: SADC announced an electoral observer mission to Zambia’s 13 August 2026 general election, with long-term observers and refresher training scheduled ahead of the official launch. International Mobility Context: Passport-access rankings and visa lists keep rolling in—Haiti’s passport is reported as limited to 17 visa-free destinations, while Kenya’s passport is highlighted as leading East Africa in the 2026 Henley index. Tourism & Air Links: Air Seychelles is set to lease two Airbus A321XLRs (first delivery in 2028) to expand beyond its regional footprint, while Seychelles is also mentioned in broader visa-free and travel-access lists. Public Safety & Environment: UNESCO-IOC training in Bali brought together tsunami preparedness facilitators, including Seychelles participants, to strengthen regional coastal resilience. Governance-Adjacent Commentary: A new analysis questions Western interests in Seychelles in light of the country’s independence celebrations and military collaboration choices.