DRC at the Venice Biennale: The Democratic Republic of Congo pavilion is making waves with “Simba Moto! Seize the Fire!,” a show built like a Kinshasa workshop—nine DRC and diaspora artists in close dialogue, from miner photojournalism to films on flooding and life in darkness. Peace & education networking: In Mumbai, opposition leader Muhammad Khalid Sayed joined the Billionaires for Peace Summit, pushing collaborations on skills and inclusive education, and highlighting South Africa’s reconciliation experience. Democracy debate in Ghana: A new whitepaper abstract spotlights how a “strong and responsible opposition” can strengthen democratic resilience, using Ghana’s 2025/2026 parliamentary record as the case. West Africa security push: Nigeria says it will help operationalize the AU’s combined maritime task force for the Gulf of Guinea, alongside Nigeria’s 70th-year naval celebrations. Tech map: A 2026 AI adoption snapshot shows the UAE leading usage, with Europe also strong—while the U.S. lags in everyday uptake. Note: No Guinea-Bissau-specific tech updates surfaced in this week’s set beyond regional context.