Water & Hygiene Progress: UN-Water says São Tomé and Príncipe has made standout gains on SDG 6, with basic water access rising to about 80% in 2015 and “safely managed” water now at 37%, safely managed sanitation at 35%, plus a 21% jump in basic hygiene services coverage between 2015 and 2024—proof that a small island state can move fast even without reaching universal access yet. World Heritage & Climate-Era Protection: UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee wrapped in Busan with a push for more inclusive site protection; notably, São Tomé and Príncipe secured its first inscription, and a new World Heritage Strategy for Small Island Developing States (2026–2034) was announced alongside broader commitments to safeguard heritage as climate pressures intensify. Maritime Safety & Pollution Risk Questions: Ghana’s Akuapem North MP Sammi Awuku is pressing the Ghana Maritime Authority to explain why it waived a US$1 million penalty tied to MV Sankofa, after claims the vessel was intercepted with AIS off and lacked key safety and waste-control records—an issue that matters for ocean health and enforcement credibility. Illegal Fishing Crackdown: Nigeria’s Operation Abo Eja targeted illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing with joint navy and fisheries enforcement, intercepting trawlers and arresting crews to protect marine resources amid heavy fish import dependence.