Pink Lake comeback: Senegal’s Lake Retba (the “Pink Lake”) is bouncing back after 2022 flooding dulled its color, with salt extraction and tourism activity restarting as salt harvesters return to work. Ceuta migration shock (regional impact): Spain’s North Africa enclave of Ceuta saw an estimated 50,000–60,000 migrants surge from Morocco, with at least 67 deaths reported; by Saturday, officials said almost all had left as EU states tightened border controls. EU interior ministers to respond: The EU is set to hold an urgent meeting of interior ministers over the Ceuta crisis, as divisions grow over how to handle irregular migration. US visa bond rule (travel cost): The US is making its visa bond programme permanent for B1/B2 applicants from 50 countries (including Senegal), with deposits up to $20,000—refundable if travelers follow visa terms. Senegal in the travel conversation: The Ceuta route is also drawing attention to Senegalese migrants caught in the broader West Africa-to-Europe movement. Culture & tourism in Dakar: An exhibition of ancient Chinese clothing culture opened at Dakar’s Museum of Black Civilizations, highlighting people-to-people exchanges and textile heritage. Travel policy ripple: Calls to restrict Schengen free movement could affect non-EU Africans’ mobility, a concern for many planning trips.