IMF Support for São Tomé and Príncipe: The IMF’s new Africa director, Zeine Zeidane, warned that fallout from the Iran war is still hitting sub-Saharan Africa and said the Fund has already reached staff-level agreements to provide augmented financing to São Tomé and Príncipe, alongside Burkina Faso and The Gambia, with Gulf disruptions expected to take months to fully unwind. Reparatory Justice Momentum: Ghana’s “Next Steps” conference on reparatory justice—linked to UN Resolution A/RES/80/250—kept the spotlight on formal apologies, restitution of cultural artefacts, debt relief and a global reparations fund, with President John Dramani Mahama announcing three international panels to drive the next phase; São Tomé and Príncipe’s leadership was among those attending. EU Fisheries Talks Touch São Tomé and Príncipe: Cyprus’ EU presidency highlighted progress on the Common Fisheries Policy beyond 2027, including sustainable fisheries partnership agreements with Seychelles and São Tomé and Príncipe, plus work on EU budget support for fisheries control and data collection. Russian Influence Watch: Ukraine’s intelligence claims Russia is expanding “Russian Houses” across Africa, including São Tomé and Príncipe, as part of a broader influence campaign. Local Development & Youth Sport: On Príncipe, the Judo Global Association inaugurated a new judo school in Ponta do Sol, adding to its growing network of schools nationwide.