Judiciary & Rule of Law: Seychelles marks the farewell of retiring Justice Anthony Francis Tissa Fernando, with President Patrick Herminie praising his decades-long integrity and warning that any interference with judicial decisions would be a “death knell” for separation of powers. Diplomacy & Culture: Venezuela’s ambassador Carlos Feo Acevedo presented credentials to President Herminie, with both sides pointing to closer ties in education, medicine, culture and sports, plus an early visa-waiver push for official passports. Seychelles–Russia Milestone: Russia’s new ambassador Kirill Sokolov-Shcherbachev unveiled a space-themed independence celebration, sending Seychelles’ flag and coat of arms to the International Space Station as part of 50 years of friendship. Tourism & Lifestyle: A travel piece spotlights Seychelles’ own “many skip (but shouldn’t)” side, while another argues tourism should compete globally through cooperation—naming Seychelles among the destinations Caribbean leaders see as real rivals. Sports & Community: Seychelles Volleyball Federation Cup finals delivered a double win for Neo Boyz (men) and City Ladies (women), capping league-and-cup seasons. Women & Inequality: Afrobarometer data highlights a widening urban-rural divide for African women in education, jobs, assets and digital access. Travel Rules Watch: Finland confirms visa-free entry for only Mauritius and Seychelles among African nations, while the UAE expands police-clearance visa requirements for 45 nationalities. Global Policy Impact: The US makes its refundable visa bond programme permanent, with Seychelles listed among affected countries.