Health & Training: A Spanish volunteer physicians network (SEMG Solidaria) says medical missions in remote border areas are helping local clinicians build skills in surgery, ultrasonography, and digital health support. Wildlife Forensics: A DNA study links pangolin scales seized internationally to the same source regions feeding Cameroon’s local wild-meat markets, pointing to shared supply chains. Energy Governance: Multiple reports warn Africa’s oil-and-gas wealth is not translating into reliable power or poverty reduction, framing “energy curse” as a policy choice. Electricity Reliability: Ghana’s nationwide blackout is blamed on a major transmission disruption, renewing calls for stronger grid resilience and sector leadership. Digital Security & Sanctions: A new report says Iranian and Russian “shadow fleet” operators use fake websites impersonating African maritime registries to generate false ship documents and evade sanctions. Recruitment Scams & Safety: An Equatoguinean youth describes being lured into Russia with promises of training, then forced into Ukraine’s front lines after signing Russian documents he couldn’t read. Agritech & AI: IMF-linked analysis argues AI tools could boost African agriculture productivity if countries invest in infrastructure, digital skills, and supportive policy. Diplomacy & Tech Links: Egypt and Madagascar sign cooperation deals spanning water management, desalination, smart computing, telecoms, and youth policy. Consular Policy: The US plans to end routine visa processing at Abuja and 24 other African missions, shifting to regional hubs. Regional Media Exchange: A Russia–Africa “New Media Meanings” blog tour brings African creators to Moscow, including Equatorial Guinea participants, to share tech and culture stories online.