Mpox Response: Guinea-Bissau confirmed its first mpox case, with health authorities activating national response mechanisms, reinforcing surveillance at borders, and launching contact tracing after lab testing confirmed the virus via Institut Pasteur in Dakar. Regional Defence Tech & Coordination: Nigeria’s Army Chief, Lt-Gen Waidi Shaibu, convened African Army Chiefs at the Third African Land Forces Forum in Port Harcourt, including Guinea-Bissau’s Major General Tomas Djass, pushing a unified front against terrorism and transnational security threats. Energy & Infrastructure: The MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2026 conference in Dakar (Dec 1–3) will spotlight gas processing, LNG infrastructure, and regional gas monetization, as Senegal advances pipeline construction to move Greater Tortue Ahmeyim gas toward power and industry. Fintech APIs: Liberia’s BanffPay launched a unified Pay-In/Pay-Out API after securing a Payment Service Provider license, aiming to simplify digital payments for businesses and consumers across the country. Conservation Science: A West African slender-snouted crocodile faces growing threats as researchers struggle to assess its population in shrinking rainforests. Digital Creativity Funding: Google Play opened its first Indie Games Fund for Africa, pledging Sh129m to support independent studios across 32 countries with equity-free capital and technical mentorship.