SIDS DOCK Presidency: Seychelles will take over the SIDS DOCK Assembly presidency through December 2027, with President Dr Patrick Herminie elected to lead the Tenth Session, aiming to push sustainable energy, climate resilience and development for small island states. Air Seychelles Disruption: Mauritius refused landing clearance for an Air Seychelles flight from Israel, forcing cancellation after last-minute approval efforts failed; organisers cited “political and diplomatic considerations,” with no public comment from Mauritius. Blue Economy Finance: Nigeria’s blue economy faces a major capital gap—about $10bn over 10 years—while high debt servicing and $1.2bn annual fish imports strain foreign exchange; the piece argues for patient investment across shipping, fisheries, tourism and coastal infrastructure. Crypto Security Shock: Seychelles-based Bitget says it halted withdrawals after a hack involving about $351.6m, later put at roughly $388m, with CEO Gracy Chen saying user funds are safe and losses are covered; investigators point to North Korean-linked patterns. Tourism & Tech Debate: World Tourism Day 2026 in El Salvador focused on AI and digital identity, but speakers stressed tourism must stay human at its core. UN Crime & Scams: UNGA discussions urged coordinated action against online scam networks, terrorism and trafficking using cross-border digital and financial systems. Visa Mobility: Qatar’s free 90-day tourist visa list includes only one African country—Seychelles—under strict entry conditions.