Digital Skills Training: Akacenter and the Martínez Abolafio Foundation signed a deal to expand training in Equatorial Guinea, with book and computer donations plus access to Akacenter’s online courses in languages, computer science, first aid, socio-health care, and digital skills—aimed at boosting employability and digital inclusion. Data Governance & AI: Equatorial Guinea readers may want to watch regional policy momentum: Ghana’s Data Protection Commission chief urged African regulators to coordinate on governing data and AI power held by big global platforms, not just personal privacy. Chess for Learning: At the FIDE Chess World Olympiad in Uzbekistan, officials highlighted chess as a practical education tool for skills in business, technology, tourism, and science; Equatorial Guinea’s women’s team faced Barbados in the latest round. Energy Security Push: Africa Energy Week (Oct 12–16, Cape Town) is gearing up to turn energy plans into investment and projects, as the continent tackles energy poverty and the role of oil and gas in industrial growth. Maritime Tech for Security: Nigeria’s Navy says it will use technology and stronger regional cooperation to curb illicit drugs and arms smuggling in the Gulf of Guinea, tied to the Yaoundé Code of Conduct and joint task efforts. Environment & Forest Carbon: A new high-resolution study warns Central African forests are losing more carbon than they gain, challenging the idea of steady climate buffering.