Education & Exam Integrity: WAEC says 167,486 candidates’ 2026 CB-WASSCE results (8.59%) were withheld over alleged malpractice, citing phone use despite bans and organised cheating; WAEC also reports 61.54% of candidates earned credits in at least five subjects, including English and Maths, with processing still ongoing for 116,031 cases. Cybersecurity & AI Threats: INTERPOL’s African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026 warns AI now powers 55%+ of reported cybercrime across Africa, with losses rising to $484 million, as criminals automate phishing, ransomware and identity fraud—while legal frameworks lag behind the technology. Agriculture & Food Systems: East Africa’s agrifood push faces a financing and execution gap, even as the EAC rolls out its Regional Agri-food Sector Investment Plan 2026–2035 and reviews progress toward CAADP goals. Science, Skills & Mobility: Rossotrudnichestvo says Equatorial Guinea’s quota for studying in Russia has doubled (306 to 632 applications), with interest in economics, IT and infrastructure, and a Malabo Russian House supporting cultural and information projects. Energy & Industry Watch: VAALCO Energy reports Q2 2026 production and financial results, including restarting offshore Côte d’Ivoire operations after refurbishment. Diplomacy & Media Tech: A Russia–Africa media tour in Moscow (with Rossotrudnichestvo support) ended, featuring tracks on culture and modern technologies, including visits to Skolkovo and other innovation sites.