UN Youth & AI: Equatorial Guinea, through Ambassador Anatolio Ndong Mba, took part in the UN Youth and Artificial Intelligence Summit on International Youth Day 2026, focusing on how young people can shape AI governance despite unequal access to digital tech. Maritime Training & Shipbuilding: OMAOC visited ASABA facilities in Malabo to showcase vessel construction, repair and maintenance capabilities, while Equatorial Guinea’s transport ministry pushes a five-year plan to train new maritime professionals. Local Tech Competition: Ghanaian founder Nana Osei Afrifa is expanding Afrifanom via VaMijo, aiming to build a homegrown ride-hailing and courier platform that can compete with global giants. Cybersecurity Warning: Uganda’s police forensics chief urged stronger cyber defenses across Africa, warning that digitisation is widening the “attack surface” and that cybercrime can quickly cross borders. Health Burden: New reporting highlights rising ovarian cancer pressure in Africa, pointing to gaps in early detection and care capacity. Energy Update (KOS): Kosmos Energy’s Q2 2026 call points to production guidance, LNG cargo liftings, and cost reductions tied partly to Equatorial Guinea asset moves. Identity Fraud Risk (Cameroon): Cameroon’s payroll fraud probe links suspicious birth-certificate claims to family allowance payments, underscoring how weak civil records can fuel misuse. AI-Driven Cybercrime (Interpol): Interpol warns AI is boosting cybercrime across Africa, with phishing and identity theft among the most reported threats.