Digital Sovereignty & AI Governance: ISOC-Togo convened its 12th National Internet Governance Forum at the University of Lomé, focusing on governing AI, big data and geopolitics, with youth recommendations feeding into national discussions. Global Payments Tech: India’s UPI keeps expanding; South Africa is reportedly considering adopting the model for a cashless push, and UPI was launched in France at Galeries Lafayette in Nice—UPI is now accepted in multiple countries including Mauritius. NSE IPO Watch (Fintech & Markets): India’s National Stock Exchange filed draft IPO papers with SEBI for an estimated ₹30,000 crore offer-for-sale, with major shareholders including SBI and others named as sellers—market watchers expect one of the biggest listings in Indian history. Local Finance & Trading Services: GivTrade marked seven years of growth, highlighting regulated operations including FSC Mauritius licensing, while B2PRIME launched an AI assistant inside its B2TRADER platform. Mauritius in the Spotlight (Health & Tech): A 19-month-old child from Mauritius underwent rare robotic kidney removal surgery in Delhi, underscoring growing access to advanced medical tech. Science & Nature: New research on remote Scottish islands shows island wrens evolving into much larger, potentially separate species—an evolution story with clear relevance for biodiversity science.