UK Visa Rules: The UK has reaffirmed that Nigerians and nationals of 100+ countries must get visas before travel for short visits under six months, expanding the rule to stateless travelers and people using non-national passport documents unless issued by the UK. Aviation Safety: Equatorial Guinea’s armed forces helicopter missing for 10 days near Niefang has been found with no survivors; authorities say recovery work continues and a black box will be studied. Wildlife & Trade Controls: A pet chimpanzee rescue linked to Equatorial Guinea highlights the risks of keeping primates as pets and the need for proper sanctuary coordination across borders. Oil & Gas (EG): Panoro Energy is seeking a farm-out partner for offshore block EG-01 near Equatorial Guinea’s existing infrastructure, pointing to multiple prospects and potential fast tie-back development. Regional Energy Markets: Africa’s LNG export race widens as a $4.6bn Mauritania–Senegal project adds new exporters, while Nigeria remains the continent’s LNG heavyweight. Maritime Security: Morocco and Senegal’s navies took part in International Naval Review 250, underscoring growing Africa–US maritime cooperation. Gas Strategy (Cameroon/EG link): Cameroon’s SNH says it’s moving beyond a single FLNG asset toward broader gas development, spotlighting the Yoyo–Yolanda cross-border field shared with Equatorial Guinea.