Wellness Tourism: A new wave of African wellness retreats and festivals is growing across the continent and diaspora, driven by practitioners and knowledge-led traditions, with the global wellness tourism market projected to hit about $1.38T by 2029. Tourism Policing: In Tenerife’s main tourist strips, local police seized nearly 1,500 counterfeit handbags and 1,400 logo badges, including goods allegedly stored at a premises linked to a Senegalese man. Energy & Travel Costs: A fresh attack on a UAE-linked oil vessel in the Strait of Hormuz is raising fuel-supply risks, with knock-on effects for African importers via higher freight, insurance, and domestic prices. Design & Dakar: A travel feature spotlights Dakar through a Pan-African design lens, highlighting how architecture, art, and craft are shaping visitor experiences. Senegal Sports Spotlight: Senegal hosted youth beach volleyball finals where Nigeria’s U-18 pair won the title 2-0, underscoring the region’s growing talent pipeline. Gambia Transport: Gambia’s deputy speaker pledged a faster ferry to improve the Banjul–Barra link, after complaints about delays affecting patients. US Visa Shock for Senegal Travelers: The US made its visa bond program permanent, a move that could sharply reduce travel demand from African countries including Senegal.