Equatorial Guinea Energy Deal: Chevron has secured an agreement to transport natural gas from Block I to the Punta Europa complex in Malabo, aiming to boost gas use, cut flaring and support jobs and skills as the country pushes diversification. Maritime Trade Disruption: Cameroon has given the owner of the container ship Black Rhino 15 days to clear the vessel from the Port of Douala-Bonabéri access channel after a July 11-12 grounding, with salvage teams already in place and possible action at the owner’s expense. Regional Finance & Banking: CDEC has renewed its challenge to a CEMAC regulation that would place parts of its operations under COBAC supervision, arguing the rule is already before the CEMAC Court of Justice. OACPS Economic Agenda: OACPS ministers meeting in Brussels adopted reforms tied to the Malabo Declaration, including a revised contributions formula, resource mobilisation steps and diaspora engagement plans. Crypto Payouts (Impact Risk): FTX says it will start paying about $900m on July 31, but Equatorial Guinea is listed among jurisdictions barred from selecting a distribution provider. Wildlife & Trade Links: A pangolin DNA study links Cameroon’s local wild-meat markets to international trafficking supply areas, pointing to shared sourcing networks.