Digital Family Protection: Ghana’s Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George warned African lawmakers about “algorithmic parenting,” saying foreign-controlled recommendation systems shape children’s values without parental consent, and urged a Digital Family Protection Act plus AI oversight and stronger cyber/data protection. Financial Regulation & Tech Risk: In Yaoundé, the Community of African Banking Supervisors (CABS) met to strengthen prudential cooperation as digital financial services and new instruments raise fresh supervisory risks across Africa, including the CEMAC region. Food Security & County Action: Kenya’s leadership test is food security, with NDMA figures showing 1.8 million+ people facing acute hunger in ASAL counties; the push is for empowered, properly financed county-led agricultural transformation. Oil & Gas Investment Watch: Zacks highlighted Harbour Energy, Kosmos Energy and VAALCO Energy as international E&P options, citing stronger crude prices and more selective capital allocation, while flagging regulatory and project risks. Education Systems: Nigeria’s NECO marked 25 years of exams delivery, with attention on maintaining integrity and adapting assessment methods to global trends. Startup Growth in Africa: The 929 Challenge is expanding into AIE Expo Macao with a new acceleration programme aimed at helping startups enter the Greater Bay Area market, including Equatorial Guinea among the Portuguese-speaking partners.