Bilateral Diplomacy: India has appointed new envoys, naming Lakshmanan Ramesh Babu as Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire and Vinay Kumar as Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, with both expected to take up duties shortly. Energy & Investment: Petrobras is expanding internationally, adding offshore Cote d’Ivoire blocks and weighing further investments in Mexico and Venezuela, while also citing recent acquisitions including in São Tomé and Príncipe. Environment & Climate: New global temperature readings show May 2026 as the world’s second-warmest May on record, with NOAA and NASA data pointing to a high likelihood that 2026 will rank among the four warmest years. Trade Capacity Building: With WCO support, Customs officials from São Tomé and Príncipe joined training to strengthen rules-of-origin expertise for preferential trade agreements. Aviation Safety: The EU Air Safety List update removes all Kyrgyz carriers and adds Air Express Algeria, tightening restrictions for airlines deemed unsafe. Maritime Security: Indonesia says it seized illegal fishing operations tied to a vessel flying the São Tomé and Príncipe flag, highlighting the country’s role in transnational enforcement. Biodiversity Spotlight: A feature highlights São Tomé and Príncipe’s rare endemic birds and the islands’ unique ecosystems shaped by long geographic isolation.