Korea-Africa Diplomacy: South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Hyun held one-on-one talks with counterparts from 11 African countries in Seoul, including São Tomé and Príncipe, agreeing to expand cooperation on economy, defense, maritime security, development and coordination at the international level. World Cup Group Watch: Tunisia qualified for the 2026 finals and will face Sweden, Japan and the Netherlands in Group play, with the squad set to aim for a first-ever group-stage breakthrough. Justice at Courts: A new Afrobarometer survey says Nigeria is among the worst in Africa on access to justice and trust in courts, with São Tomé and Príncipe also among the lowest-ranked countries on several indicators. Maritime Security & Trade: Indonesia reported action against illegal fishing vessels, including one attempt involving a vessel flying the São Tomé and Príncipe flag, highlighting links between illegal fishing and broader transnational crimes. Finance Oversight: African banking supervisors met in Yaounde to discuss how regulators can better handle emerging risks like digital fraud, cybersecurity and climate risks to protect financial stability. Energy & Oil: Galp is exploring offshore acreage in Equatorial Guinea, with the company already active as a partner near São Tomé and Príncipe. Freedom Ranking: Ghana was ranked Africa’s 4th freest country, with São Tomé and Príncipe listed among the top 10 on the same index. Travel Community: A “Most Traveled People” gathering in Portugal highlighted a visitor who completed a world-travel milestone after a trip to São Tomé and Príncipe.