Cybersecurity & AI: Interpol warns AI is boosting cybercrime across Africa, with AI-enabled attacks driving 55% of reported cybercrimes in 2025 and identity theft, phishing, and blackmail topping the list—pushing governments to strengthen safeguards and coordination. Digital Defense in Practice: Uganda’s police forensic chief Andrew Mubiru urges “brick walls” around expanding digital services, citing cross-border bank theft where stolen funds moved into Uganda. Health Research: A new look at ovarian cancer highlights rising burden and care complexity, stressing gaps in early detection, pathology, imaging, and access to therapies across sub-Saharan Africa. Agriculture & Resilience: Sustainable Agriculture Africa frames a shift from emergency food aid to long-term resilience, as hunger in West Africa and the Sahel worsens amid climate shocks. Agriculture Policy: Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu Hassan outlines reforms to boost extension services, research, finance, and markets, including integrating NAESA into local government systems. Energy & Industry (Equatorial Guinea link): Kosmos Energy’s Q2 2026 call points to Equatorial Guinea asset-sale proceeds, plus oil and LNG production updates. Local Tech/Science Culture: An exhibition at Malabo’s Russian Cultural Centre showcases Soviet and Russian photos, including science and technology achievements and early space milestones. Governance & Tech Risks: Cameroon’s birth-certificate verification drive targets suspected payroll fraud tied to fake dependent records. Science Diplomacy: A Russia–Africa media tour in Moscow included a track on modern technologies and visited Skolkovo Technopark. Elections & Mobility: Russian citizens in Equatorial Guinea and other countries can vote in State Duma elections at designated polling stations on 20 September.