OACPS Diplomacy: Ghana’s Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister James Gyakye Quayson pushed for stronger Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) cooperation in Brussels, linking the agenda to reforms and decisions from the Malabo summit. US Entry Curbs: US Rep. Nancy Mace introduced the “Third World Immigration Moratorium Act,” proposing to bar entry from 39 countries including Equatorial Guinea, alongside a broader push to codify Trump-era travel restrictions. Regional Payments Upgrade: Central Africa’s BEAC officially joined PAPSS, enabling faster cross-border payments across CEMAC and linking Equatorial Guinea and neighbors to instant settlement in local currencies. Equatorial Guinea in the Visa Spotlight: Zimbabwe published its visa-on-arrival list for 2026, including Equatorial Guinea, while Turkey’s eVisa eligibility list also names Equatorial Guinea—both moves that can ease travel for regional visitors. Malabo Montpellier Panel: A new Malabo Montpellier Forum report argues agri-food system transformation could help tackle Africa’s youth employment crisis, with the target of creating millions of jobs as labor demand rises. Sports & Identity: Spain’s Lamine Yamal, with an Equatorial Guinean mother, urged unity ahead of the World Cup semi-final after racist remarks sparked controversy around France’s squad.