Zimbabwe–Equatorial Guinea Diplomacy: President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo is in Harare for a two-day state visit, with leaders Mnangagwa and Obiang set to co-chair a Bi-National Commission and sign new cooperation deals on trade, education, agriculture, mining, energy and skills development, building on last month’s JPCC groundwork. Trade & Investment: The two countries have already signed four MoUs covering education, economic and trade ties, training of interpreters and translators, and joint commission procedures, with both sides urging public and private sectors to unlock tourism and investment opportunities. US Deportations & Human Rights: A US deportation flight carrying nationals from Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey and Georgia landed in the Central African Republic under “third-country” removals, despite legal protections for some migrants; lawyers warn people could be forced back to the countries they fled. Regional Economy: CEMAC agricultural export earnings face pressure as international prices fell in Q1 2026, with cocoa driving a sharp drop in the region’s export price index. Tech & Access: Google says Ask Gemini in Chrome is rolling out to Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa—and includes Equatorial Guinea—expanding AI search and understanding features across more African markets. Sports & Culture: A Ghana-organised “Pride of Africa Cup 2026” in London on June 20 will feature teams including Equatorial Guinea, aiming to unite Africans in the diaspora through football and cultural exchange.