Fintech Regulation Watch: Nigeria’s CBN and SEC have rolled out fresh fintech rules, including crypto exchange capital requirements and a UBO disclosure directive, splitting experts between “better oversight” and fears of compliance overload that could squeeze smaller players. Digital Skills for Africa: A University of Calgary data science analytics professor is pushing a free virtual conference to help African talent use data science and AI to tackle local problems. Mauritius Tech & Finance Link: Lavasource says it has scaled delivery capacity in Mauritius and appointed Faisal Hawa as Chief Growth Officer to drive global expansion. Crypto Payments Expansion: Coins.ph is partnering with London’s Clear Junction to extend euro and pound cross-border payments into Europe and the UK with IBANs and instant payment rails. Mobility Tech in Mauritius Expo: Switch Mobility showcased its EiV12 electric bus (up to 300 km per charge) at the “Best of Bharat & Mauritius Expo 2026,” highlighting connected-vehicle fleet monitoring and predictive maintenance. Space Connectivity: United Airlines is accelerating Starlink Wi‑Fi rollout on widebody flights, aiming to equip much of its fleet this year. Health Innovation Dialogue: WHO backed high-level Commonwealth discussions on cancer prevention, early detection, treatment and equitable access. Oceans & Diplomacy: Taiwan’s delegates were blocked and detained at Kenya’s Our Ocean Conference, underscoring how geopolitics can disrupt international science and environmental cooperation.