Space Science & Public Interest: A new global eclipse study maps when each country last saw a total solar eclipse and when the next one is due, using nearly 2,000 past and future eclipse paths—showing that almost two-thirds of countries have had totality in the last century, ahead of an Aug. 12 event across Arctic Russia, Greenland, Iceland, Spain and a small corner of Portugal. Regional Diplomacy: President Museveni pledged support for the OACPS and floated Uganda as a future headquarters location as the bloc prepares to shift from Brussels. Security & Recruitment Risks: AFP reports on an Equatoguinean youth recruited by Russian intermediaries for “training” that turned into frontline fighting in Ukraine, highlighting coercion tactics like signing documents in an unknown language and passport confiscation. AI for Agriculture: Coverage highlights how AI could help close Africa’s farm yield gap, but stresses the need for infrastructure, digital skills and supportive policy. Maritime Tech & Sanctions Evasion: A threat report says shadow fleets use fake websites mimicking African maritime registries to generate fraudulent documents and evade oil sanctions. AI Governance: An Africa AI Governance Index finds policy writing is outpacing enforceable funding, staffing and implementation across all 54 states. Biodiversity on Bioko: Scientists recently spotted rare drills on Equatorial Guinea’s Bioko Island, underscoring the island’s value as a living laboratory for evolution and conservation.