UN Diplomacy Watch: UNGA 2026 kicks off in New York on Sept 22 with wars, funding cuts and a US-Iran standoff shaping the agenda, as Trump’s return to the UN is expected to mix peacemaking messaging with criticism of the organisation. Agro & Forest Policy: Congo Basin countries adopted the Yaounde Declaration 2026, pushing agroecology to raise food output while protecting forests, including a call to direct at least 30% of relevant food-system budgets to agroecological approaches. Gabon Telecom Oversight: Gabon’s Arcep is stepping up monitoring of telecom service quality after recurring outages, with a consumer-protection push that includes reactivating the 1331 short code. Gabon Infrastructure Finance: A €312m deal was signed for Phase III of the Gabon railway modernisation, targeting safety, reliability and capacity on the Transgabonais line. Gabon Social Services: In Makokou, Ogooué-Ivindo’s public services got a boost with the opening of a new CNSS agency and the launch of modernised La Poste services. Regional Debt & Markets: CEMAC governments increased borrowing on the regional securities market in July despite slightly higher costs, with Gabon the biggest borrower. Energy & Power Costs (Regional): Nigeria’s electricity sector reports major subsidy and unpaid electricity figures, highlighting tariff and billing pressures across distribution companies. Fisheries Transparency: Sixteen nations backed the Mombasa Declaration to improve fisheries transparency and curb illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing using low-cost information reforms. Tech for Students: Google expanded its free one-year Google AI Plus offer to students across 27 African countries, including Gabon. Health & Local Industry: Senegal’s Teranga Pharma is producing an Africa-made generic hydroxyurea for sickle cell, aiming to cut dependence on imported medicines. Sports Media Deal: DAZN secured rights to broadcast LaLiga EA SPORTS across Sub-Saharan Africa for three seasons starting 2026/27.