Seychelles-India Fisheries Push: Seychelles reached out to India to deepen cooperation on tuna processing and aquaculture, including investment in the tuna value chain, higher-value products from residues and seaweed, and better fisheries data for monitoring and surveillance. Tourism Partnerships at ATM 2026: Emirates wrapped Arabian Travel Market 2026 with 30+ tourism deals and renewed ties including a Seychelles Tourism Board partnership, as the airline also showcased an electric Premium Economy seat and expanded network links. Maritime Security Watch: A new look at Indian Ocean maritime security flags “grey-zone” activity tied to Chinese research vessels and AUVs, arguing current mechanisms struggle to respond when intentions are unclear. Port Performance Benchmark: The World Bank’s Container Port Performance Index placed Djibouti, Mogadishu and Dar es Salaam at the top in the region, with Seychelles’ Port Victoria ranked 287 globally. Plastic and Fishing Gear Crisis: Research points to large-scale plastic and lost fishing gear washing onto Seychelles beaches, with cleanup costs estimated at millions and major risks to tourism and fisheries. Crypto Market Moves (Seychelles-linked firms): Zoomex, licensed in Seychelles, relaunched zero-fee TradFi campaigns and expanded ETF-linked perpetuals and long-term prediction markets ahead of the Fed decision. Regional Currency Signal: The Seychellois rupee led African gains in September, appreciating against the US dollar while Kenya’s shilling stayed broadly flat.