Oil & Gas Update: Kosmos Energy shared Q2 2026 highlights, including net debt reduction of 15% (about $420m) and higher Jubilee output, with guidance pointing to 70,000–80,000 barrels per day and GTA LNG production at 2.65m tonnes per annum equivalent. Education & Tech Governance: WAEC announced 2026 CB-WASSCE results, with a 61.54% credit pass rate and 167,486 results withheld (8.59%) over alleged exam malpractice, including phone use despite bans. Cybersecurity: Interpol warned that AI is accelerating cybercrime across Africa, with AI linked to 55% of reported cybercrimes in 2025 and growing risks from scalable, targeted attacks. Digital Identity & Fraud Risk: Cameroon is investigating suspected payroll fraud tied to fake birth certificates, as officials verify over 950,000 documents under a family allowance scheme. Agriculture Innovation: Tanzania’s Samia outlined reforms to boost extension services, research and technology in farming and livestock, including integrating extension agencies into local government systems. Regional Food Systems Funding: East Africa experts flagged financing gaps and weak budget execution as major blockers to agricultural transformation under EAC plans. Diplomacy & Tech Connectivity: Angola joined the Africa-Arab Partnership meeting in Cairo, focusing on intensifying dialogue and cooperation in digital connectivity and technological innovation. Media & Tech Exchange: A Russia-Africa journalists tour in Moscow highlighted modern technologies and media cooperation, alongside cultural and security themes. Energy Company Results: VAALCO Energy reported Q2 2026 results and guidance updates, including restarted Baobab field production offshore Côte d’Ivoire after refurbishment. Visa Policy: The US made permanent a visa bond programme for citizens of 30 African countries, requiring up to $15,000 before B-1/B-2 visitor visas.