World Bank Support for Food Systems: The World Bank Group approved $60 million to strengthen Congo’s poultry and aquaculture value chains, aiming to boost jobs, food security and climate resilience through better inputs, skills, climate-smart infrastructure, and reforms to attract private investment. Tech and Industry Watch: A roundup highlights African mobile-phone brands and explains the difference between brands made locally versus those that only assemble devices on the continent, with examples including Nigeria’s Afrione and other homegrown efforts across Africa. Conservation Leadership Interview: WCS CEO Adam Falk reflects on his first year, stressing that conservation success depends on relationships with Indigenous communities, local people, governments and long-term funding—not just protected land. Regional Mobility Policy: Chad and the Republic of Congo plan to scrap visa requirements for all African nationals starting January 1, 2027, aligning with AfCFTA goals for freer movement. Oil Revenue Borrowing Clarified: Congo’s National Planning Commission says remarks on borrowing against future oil and gas revenues were misunderstood, adding that oil income will only be used in fiscal planning once projects reach a final investment decision. Diplomatic Assistance: Angola’s embassy delivered essential goods to Angolan citizens in the former Kondi Mbaka refugee camp in Pointe-Noire, urging consular registration to help regularize documents.