Atrocity Prevention in Africa: Experts meeting in Accra urged a rethink of Africa’s mass-atrocity early-warning and accountability systems, saying political inaction, inequality, illicit finance and weak enforcement still blunt response—while new tech brings both better monitoring and faster online disinformation and hate. Education & Exam Integrity: WAEC reported Nigeria’s 2026 CB-WASSCE results: 61.54% of 1.2M candidates scored credits in at least five subjects, but 167,486 results (8.59%) were withheld over alleged malpractice, including phone use despite bans and organised cheating. Cybersecurity & AI Threats: INTERPOL says AI now powers over 55% of reported cybercrime across Africa, with losses rising to $484M since 2024, warning that laws and cooperation frameworks often predate today’s AI-driven scams. Agriculture Transformation Funding: East African experts flagged financing shortfalls and weak budget execution as key barriers to agrifood transformation under EAC CAADP plans, stressing the need to turn pledges into funded action. Science Education Links: Rossotrudnichestvo says Equatorial Guinea’s ambassador discussed expanding Russia study quotas and cultural projects, citing growing interest in Russian higher education and a Malabo Russian House. Energy & Regional Tech: VAALCO reported Q2 2026 results and guidance, including restarting production at Côte d’Ivoire’s Baobab field after refurbishment, highlighting ongoing offshore energy activity relevant to regional development.