China–Congo Diplomacy: Vice Foreign Minister Miao Deyu met Congo’s ambassador to China, Cyprien Sylvestre Mamina, reaffirming plans to deepen cooperation in energy, minerals and infrastructure under the China–Congo “shared future” agenda. Energy & Investment: Brazzaville is set to host the second Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) in June 2027, aiming to position the country as a regional hub for energy deal-making with major international participation. Regional Security: Nigeria’s Army chief convened African land forces leaders in Port Harcourt to push stronger cooperation against terrorism and cross-border threats, with Congo-Brazzaville among the delegations. Human Trafficking Crackdown: Ghanaian media reports from West Africa highlight prosecutions and long prison sentences in trafficking cases, underscoring the wider regional push to dismantle trafficking networks. Ebola Watch: WHO says Congo’s Ebola outbreak remains in an “expansion phase,” keeping pressure on surveillance and response capacity. World Cup Politics Spillover: FIFA lifted Folarin Balogun’s suspension after a Trump–Infantino phone call, triggering UEFA criticism and renewed debate over FIFA’s independence. Intra-Africa Trade Push: AfCFTA’s Wamkele Mene urged visa-on-arrival for Africans to speed up free movement and boost trade, citing slow ratification of the AU free movement protocol.