Azerbaijan–Africa Partnerships: Azerbaijan is pitching a “South-South” model for Africa Day in Baku—less extractive, more about capacity-building, knowledge transfer, and long-term institutional ties, with officials pointing to rising African leader visits. Bio-colonialism Debate: A new argument is gaining traction that health research and data deals are increasingly targeting African populations, with critics challenging claims that “anonymised” DNA can’t be traced back. Maritime Security Watch: Obangame Express (OE26) wrapped up after a three-week Gulf of Guinea readiness push involving Guinea-Bissau and dozens of countries, aimed at sea crime response and coordination. Starlink Licensing Tensions: Uganda’s Starlink rollout is under scrutiny over taxation and security, as regulators push for a local ground-station presence and lawful routing. ECOWAS Border Focus (Guinea-Bissau): ECOWAS inspection activity in Guinea-Bissau highlights ongoing efforts to strengthen cross-border cooperation against terrorism and transnational crime. Football (Nigeria/AFCON 2027): Nigeria’s Super Eagles are warned not to underestimate Group L rivals—Tanzania, Madagascar, and Guinea-Bissau—after the qualifiers draw.