Oil & LNG Update: Kosmos Energy reported Q2 2026 net income of $185m and net cash from operating activities of about $175m, with production up ~12% to ~71,400 boe/d; the company also said it completed the sale of its Ceiba Field and Okume Complex interests in Equatorial Guinea and expects Jubilee output to rise above 90,000 bopd after new wells come online. Wildlife & Trade Risks: A DNA study links pangolin parts sold in local wild-meat markets to the same source regions feeding international trafficking networks, highlighting how domestic markets in Central Africa can connect to global criminal supply chains. US Visa Processing Shift (Regional Impact): The US announced routine visa services will stop at its Abuja embassy and 24 other African missions from Aug 1, 2026, with applicants redirected to designated regional hubs that include Malabo—an operational change that could affect business travel and hiring plans. Territorial & Legal Developments: Angola witnessed Gabon and Equatorial Guinea signing a joint commitment agreement to implement an ICJ ruling on land and maritime delimitation in Corisco Bay, setting up technical commissions for border demarcation and shared resource management. Energy Governance Context: A broader report argues Africa’s “energy curse” persists because policy choices prioritize hard-currency exports over universal electricity access—relevant for investors watching power-sector reforms.