Energy & Power Supply: Kenya is in talks to contract Turkish firm Karpowership to deploy floating “plug-and-play” power plants along its coast, aiming to ease worsening electricity shortages as demand climbs and grid pressure intensifies. Regional Energy Integration: Guinea’s Minister of Energy, now OMVG chair, warned that cash-flow strains and contractual tensions could delay key projects like the Sambangalou Dam and the OMVG Interconnection unless member states clear dues and secure 2026 budgets, alongside governance and financing reforms. Maritime Security & Logistics: Obangame Express OE26 wrapped up after a three-week Gulf of Guinea readiness push, with Guinea-Bissau among participating countries working to improve information sharing and response against piracy, illegal fishing, and trafficking. Telecom Regulation & Tax/Compliance: Uganda’s Starlink licensing debate is back in focus as regulators and tax authorities weigh a required ground station and local routing rules for lawful interception and compliance. Trade & Mobility: The Republic of the Congo announced visa-free access for all African nationals from January 2027, echoing regional moves to speed up movement under the AfCFTA agenda. Shipping & Industry Risk: A report highlights how Russia used weak maritime registries and “flag of convenience” practices—citing Guinea-Bissau’s inclusion in shipping rankings—to support a parallel sanctions-bypass fleet, raising compliance and industrial risk for regional operators.