Energy & Gas Infrastructure: Chevron has agreed to transport natural gas from Block I to the Punta Europa complex in Malabo, aiming to boost gas use, cut flaring, and support Equatorial Guinea’s push to diversify and create jobs. Maritime & Trade Disruption: Cameroon has given the owner of the container ship “Black Rhino” 15 days to clear it from the Port of Douala-Bonabéri access channel, with salvage specialists already in place and potential government action at the owner’s cost. Regional Energy Policy: OACPS ministers adopted decisions to advance the Malabo Declaration, update contributions rules, and prepare Malabo implementation and diaspora engagement after their Brussels council session. Mining & Revenue Ambition (CEMAC): Cameroon is targeting over $1.75bn a year from new mining projects and a crackdown on undeclared gold to raise state revenue beyond oil. Finance & Resilience (CEMAC): A study urges BEAC to create an emergency liquidity facility (CFA1.7–2.3tn) to protect essential imports like food and fuel during geopolitical shocks. Industry & Logistics (Corridor Works): Cameroon is advancing engineering studies to rehabilitate the Ebolowa–Ambam highway, a key route linking to Equatorial Guinea for moving agricultural goods and timber. Demographics & Labor Context: A report at the Malabo Montpellier Forum highlights how agrifood systems can help tackle Africa’s youth employment crisis through jobs across farming, processing, packaging, and logistics.