Parliamentary Diplomacy (AP-CPLP): In Luanda, AP-CPLP President Margarida Talapa reaffirmed plans to deepen parliamentary cooperation with Angola, while flagging Brazil’s absence from community meetings. Maritime Security & Sanctions: The EU says it is intensifying “stop and release” flag checks against shadow-fleet tankers, including a Turkish-owned vessel linked to false Cameroon/Equatorial Guinea registry claims. Regional Counter-Terror Finance (Nigeria–AU): Nigeria urged the AU Peace and Security Council to tackle illicit financial flows that fund terrorism, calling for stronger tracing and recovery of proceeds. US Immigration Push (Gambia & Equatorial Guinea named): US Rep. Nancy Mace introduced a bill seeking permanent entry bans for nationals of Gambia and 39 other countries, including Equatorial Guinea. OACPS Governance (Malabo Declaration follow-through): OACPS ministers in Brussels adopted decisions to advance the Malabo Declaration, update contributions, mobilize resources, and prepare the next council session. Port Disruption (Cameroon–Douala): Cameroon gave the owner of the “Black Rhino” 15 days to clear a container ship stuck in Douala’s access channel, with salvage teams already on site. Equatorial Guinea in the spotlight (sports & identity): Coverage continues around Spain’s World Cup win and Lamine Yamal’s Equatorial Guinean family ties, alongside viral political controversies tied to his public image.