Alcohol Use: A 2026 Data Commons report ranks Uganda as Africa’s top alcohol consumer (11.30 litres per person annually), with Burkina Faso close behind—useful context for public health teams tracking harmful drinking patterns. Energy & Health Costs: UNCTAD data highlights how many African economies rely heavily on oil imports routed through the Strait of Hormuz, meaning disruptions could raise fuel costs and squeeze budgets that fund services like healthcare. Climate & Sleep: A Lancet-linked Africa heat study finds “cool roofs” can cut indoor temperatures by about 3–4°C at peak heat, improving sleep for families in hot townships—an issue that directly affects wellbeing. Regional Mental Health: Seychelles’ Minister Aaron Motsoaledi is set to speak at a WHO-backed East and Southern Africa mental health workshop, where countries will share progress and plan rapid mental health landscape analyses. Humanitarian Coordination in Seychelles: The African Union launched a new humanitarian coordination platform after a Mahé meeting (18–19 May), aiming to strengthen crisis response as displacement, hunger and health service gaps worsen. Local Research: A study on Seychelles warblers links cooperative nest interactions to more similar anaerobic gut bacteria sharing among directly interacting birds, adding to how social behaviour can shape health. Seychelles Youth & Fitness: Anse Boileau Secondary School inaugurated an outdoor gym tied to the success of its girls’ football team—supporting youth development and community wellness. Tourism Integration: SADC justice ministers meet in Victoria Falls to advance the Draft SADC Tourism UNIVISA, a unified visa plan meant to make regional travel easier for tourism.