Energy & Oilfield Services: NOV joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 as a Gold Sponsor, backing Africa’s offshore expansion and upstream push, with a focus on drilling automation, digital well optimization and FPSO-related equipment—highlighting intensified activity in producers including Equatorial Guinea. Oil & Gas Dealmaking: UK-listed Europa Oil & Gas’ farmout of its EG-08 offshore Equatorial Guinea licence to Fuhai Energy is spotlighted as “Transaction of the Year” at the Small Cap Awards 2026, pointing to a carry arrangement and planned exploration drilling later in 2026. Maritime Security: Obangame Express OE26 tested maritime readiness in Cameroon, with Equatorial Guinea among participating countries, aiming to curb piracy, illegal fishing and trafficking across the Gulf of Guinea. Agribusiness & Food Systems: Government plans to sustainably finance food production are in focus, alongside broader regional calls to strengthen agri-food systems and resilience. Research & Public Health: A vaccine push for the Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak in DR Congo is reported, with rapid scaling efforts involving Oxford and partners. Education & Cooperation: University of Tifariti joins the second Bridge to Africa program at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, linking African and Canary Islands universities on research, economics and the green economy. Wildlife & Food Security: A new study on wild meat consumption across Central Africa includes Equatorial Guinea, warning that rising urban demand is driving higher consumption and threatening wildlife.