AI Export Controls: The US ordered Anthropic to block foreign nationals from accessing its most advanced AI models, forcing the company to suspend public access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5. Space & Telecom Finance: Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire after SpaceX’s record IPO, a reminder of how space, AI and telecom-linked bets are reshaping capital markets. Satellite Connectivity in Africa: Angola’s GGPEN and Africel signed an MoU to expand Angosat-2 services and roll out space-tech applications beyond Luanda. Disaster Connectivity: DITO restored services and offered free WiFi, calls and charging in Mindanao after a 7.8 earthquake, while other operators also pushed emergency support. Infrastructure Sabotage: Cuba’s ETECSA reported theft and sabotage that knocked out multiple mobile radio bases in Santiago de Cuba, cutting service for thousands. Regulation & Consumer Impact (Canada): Canada pledged $600m for audio/AV while reviewing streaming rules that could raise subscription costs. Competition & Lending (Nigeria): Nigeria’s airtime lending fight heats up as FCCPC-approved operators face scrutiny over market power and consumer protection. Emergency Alerts (India): India temporarily suspended cell broadcast warning services after NDMA advisories. Policy Push (Kenya): Kenya’s National Addressing Bill 2025 advanced through stakeholder consultations to modernize fragmented addressing for logistics and emergency response. Port & Trade (Bahrain): Khalifa Bin Salman Port hit 19th globally in container efficiency rankings, handling 97,000 containers and 238 vessels in early 2026.