Dangote Wealth vs. National Economies: Bloomberg/IMF comparisons show Aliko Dangote’s net worth now exceeds the projected GDP of many African countries, with São Tomé and Príncipe listed among economies smaller than his fortune as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery boosts his valuation. Aviation Safety for Travelers: The EU updated its Air Safety List, banning 154 airlines; the list includes carriers from several countries and notes Air Express Algeria as a new addition, while Kyrgyzstan-certified airlines were removed after safety oversight improvements. Trade Rules of Origin Training: With EU-WCO support, Customs officials from Nigeria, Comoros, Morocco, The Gambia and Portuguese-speaking countries including São Tomé and Príncipe joined Training of Trainers workshops to strengthen how preferential trade agreements are applied. Banking Supervision Focus: Central African and wider African banking supervisors met in Yaounde to discuss emerging risks, financial digitalisation, cross-border banking groups, and threats like cyber and climate risks. Energy & Investment Signals: Petrobras is expanding internationally, adding offshore blocks in Côte d’Ivoire and pursuing further investments in markets including Namibia, South Africa, and São Tomé and Príncipe. Tech & AI Access: Google is rolling out Ask Gemini in Chrome to Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa, expanding AI browser access across 55 African markets including São Tomé and Príncipe. Sports & Local Economy Link: Nigeria reaffirmed its commitment to host the Abuja 2027 Africa Schools Games, with ANOCA coordination that includes João Da Costa Manuel from São Tomé and Príncipe.