Tech & Jobs: Google launched the Ksh129.5m (about $1m) Google Play Indie Games Fund to back independent game studios across 32 African countries, offering equity-free grants of Ksh6.48m–Ksh25.9m plus technical support and mentorship to help teams scale for global markets. Regional Diplomacy: OACPS Secretary General Moussa Saleh Batraki said the bloc must strengthen institutions and focus on implementation after the 11th OACPS summit in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, set a new direction for delivering concrete results. Trade & Industry (Equatorial Guinea link): A Lusophone handicraft exhibition opened in an IAM Gallery event in the context of a China–Portuguese-speaking countries cultural week, featuring works including from Equatorial Guinea. Energy & Investment (Equatorial Guinea link): Lloyds Energy said it is evaluating LNG and regasification opportunities as Africa’s import capacity remains incomplete, with Equatorial Guinea cited among countries that have previously unveiled LNG storage and regasification plans. Business & Finance (wider region): A Nairobi summit (FINAS 2026) is tackling Africa’s $100bn annual agri-food financing gap, as food insecurity and a rising import bill strain household budgets. Legal & Human Rights (regional spillover): Rights groups filed an ECOWAS court case against Ghana over “third-country” deportations from the US, seeking compensation for deportees and pushing for deterrence of similar deals.