Ocean & Climate Finance: The UK announced new ocean protection funding at the Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, delivered via the Blue Planet Fund, backing three global programmes (PROBLUE, ORRAA and GPAP) to cut coastal climate risks, improve marine ecosystems and tackle plastic pollution. Family Travel & Learning: Pelorus launched “Curious Minds,” a family travel concept that designs itineraries around children’s interests, aiming to reconnect kids with nature and cultures through experiential trips. Patent Fight for HIV Medicines: PATAM and Third World Network filed a Third-Party Observation at ARIPO challenging a broad Gilead patent application on HIV compounds, arguing earlier disclosures and prior science raise novelty and inventive-step concerns across ARIPO contracting states. Aviation Safety Impact: The EU updated its Air Safety List, banning 154 airlines and adding Air Express Algeria; the list also includes carriers from multiple countries, including São Tomé and Príncipe. Tech Rollout Across Africa: Google expanded Ask Gemini in Chrome to Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa (with support across 55 African locales, including São Tomé and Príncipe). Sports & Hosting: Nigeria reaffirmed its commitment to the 2027 Africa Schools Games in Abuja, with ANOCA’s coordination team led by João Da Costa Manuel of São Tomé and Príncipe. Energy Deal Signals: Petrobras said it is expanding internationally, including recent acquisitions in São Tomé and Príncipe, alongside moves in other regions.