Telecom & Connectivity: Starlink has launched high-speed broadband services in Equatorial Guinea after provisional authorization in late July, with SpaceX maps now showing active coverage. Public Finance: Cameroon’s short-term borrowing costs in the CEMAC Treasury bill market hit a new July high, while Equatorial Guinea recorded the region’s highest rate—7.87%—highlighting tighter funding conditions across the bloc. Trade & Imports: Equatorial Guinea ranks among Africa’s top tobacco leaf importers, taking 5.02% of the continent’s 2024 total, according to a World Health Organization report. Oil & Energy Context: A U.S. Energy Information Administration update shows zero U.S. crude imports from Equatorial Guinea during the reported week, underscoring how quickly flows can shift. Agribusiness & Climate Finance: Congo Basin countries, including Equatorial Guinea, adopted the Yaounde Declaration 2026 to scale agroecology and push at least 30% of relevant food-system budgets toward it, aiming to boost output while protecting forests. Regional Business Climate: A new IWSR outlook says Sub-Saharan Africa’s alcohol market grew 1% in 2025 and is set to expand through 2035, with strong growth in RTDs and agave spirits—though “downtrading” and affordability pressures remain key. Governance & Risk: Reports describe the use of “third country” deportation flights that have included Equatorial Guinea, raising reputational and legal concerns for regional partners.