Honeymoon Rankings: Hyatt’s Vows & Venues study says Italy is the best honeymoon pick for a “happily married” outcome, with 88% of couples reporting strong marriage satisfaction after trips there. Tourism Push: At Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa called tourism a “developmental instrument,” pointing to jobs, investment and foreign exchange—naming Mauritius among countries showing tourism’s growth potential. Health & Access: A Zambia-at-62 debate asks why patients still get evacuated abroad for specialist care, framing it as a governance and moral failure. Science & Representation: New reporting highlights how African genetic diversity is still missing from global research, leaving medicine shaped by European-heavy DNA databases. Regional Watch: India says 13 aircraft remain near the Strait of Hormuz for security reasons, while it keeps energy sourcing guided by “national interest.” Human Rights: France will host the UN torture-prevention body’s first visit to detention sites, starting 17 May. Culture & Learning: A Mauritius-linked academic moment: former President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim attended the inauguration of DPGU’s Saraswati Knowledge Centre in Pune.