Regional Trade & Roads: Cameroon is pushing ahead with technical studies to rehabilitate the Ebolowa–Ambam highway, a key corridor linking to Equatorial Guinea, with surveys and environmental steps underway before works begin. Mining & State Revenue: Cameroon targets $1.75bn a year from new mining projects and a drive to bring undeclared gold into the formal economy, aiming to boost minerals beyond oil’s dominance. Energy & Hydrogen: A new IEA review says low-emissions hydrogen projects could help diversify African economies, with Africa’s output led by electrolyser projects in South Africa, Egypt and Namibia. Central Africa Finance: A study urges BEAC to set up an emergency liquidity facility (CFA 1.7–2.3tn) to protect essential imports like food, fuel and pharmaceuticals during geopolitical shocks. Aviation & Connectivity: Port Harcourt International Airport in Nigeria has received full certification and an operational license, opening the door for more international routes, including to Malabo. Oil Licensing Setback (Nearby): São Tomé and Príncipe reportedly rejected all bids in its latest offshore oil round, another blow to deepwater exploration momentum in the Gulf of Guinea. Industry & Jobs (Agri-food): A Malabo Montpellier Forum report argues agri-food system transformation is key to tackling Africa’s youth employment crisis, spanning farming through processing and logistics. Energy Industry Platform: The APPO NOC-CEO Forum in Cape Town (Oct 12) will focus on building a more integrated African energy industry, including refining expansion and regional gas market coordination.