Heat & health adaptation: A Lancet report highlights how climate change is driving more heatwave days in South Africa, and a pilot in Africa shows painted reflective roofs can cool homes by about 3–4°C at peak heat, improving sleep for vulnerable families. Energy prices & small-island risk: UNCTAD warns that rising tensions affecting the Strait of Hormuz could push up oil prices and add roughly US$20.4bn to annual fuel import bills for vulnerable economies, forcing painful trade-offs that can hit public services like healthcare. Regional travel integration: SADC justice ministers meet in Victoria Falls with the proposed SADC Tourism UNIVISA on the agenda, aiming for a unified visa process to make transit and tourism stays easier across member states. Seychelles-Russia sport & training: Seychelles’ Minister of Youth and Sport says Russia treats the country as an equal partner, citing cooperation in athlete training, coach development, and education including medicine and sport. Tourism & nature resilience: A World Environment Day piece argues eco-conscious travel is shifting from “green claims” to destination-led protection of living ecosystems that support communities and resilience. Alcohol & health risk spotlight: A report lists top African alcohol-consuming countries, with Uganda leading, raising public health concerns around harmful drinking patterns. Seychelles in prosperity rankings: The Atlantic Council’s 2026 Prosperity Index ranks Seychelles as Africa’s most prosperous country, citing strong healthcare, education, and environmental performance.