Africa–France Summit Push: President William Ruto opened the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi with a clear message to France: partnerships must be built on sovereign equality and mutual responsibility—not dependency, aid, or extraction. He said Africa’s priorities include mobilising domestic resources, reforming the international financial system, and investing in transport, energy transition, green industry, and youth skills. Maritime Security Strain: In the Strait of Hormuz, shipping is facing a more unstable mix of attacks, electronic interference, and tighter coercive control—disrupting routes and exports, including sharp drops tied to recent strikes. Comoros-Linked Shipping Update: Sweden released the captain of a Comoros-flagged tanker detained off its coast, after custody over a suspected fake ID. Environment & Media Spotlight: BBC Earth is marking David Attenborough’s 100th birthday with new premieres and special programming, including “Wild London” and “Making Life on Earth: Attenborough’s Greatest Adventure.” Local Finance Note: A Comoros-based trading firm, YWO, launched a 5% spread cashback program running until May 31.