Visa & travel access: The UAE published an updated list of 107 countries whose citizens must get a visa before travel, including Equatorial Guinea, unless they qualify for an exemption. World Cup culture & identity: Spain winger Lamine Yamal, with an Equatorial Guinean mother, marked his 19th birthday ahead of the semi-final vs France, while coverage highlighted how football is becoming a bridge across cultures. Racism in sport debate: A former Spanish prime minister, Mariano Rajoy, sparked outrage with remarks implying France’s team lacks “French players,” drawing sharp rebuttals from players and officials. Equatorial Guinea in the spotlight: A separate roundup of tourist entry costs for EU travellers listed Equatorial Guinea among countries charging e-visa fees. Health & migration concerns: Reports say deported migrants held in Equatorial Guinea were told a suspected Ebola patient was quarantined at the same facility, raising new questions about conditions and transparency. Diplomacy & ties: The Bahamas marked independence with special guests including Equatorial Guinea’s vice president, and announced new diplomatic relations with Malabo. Gender-responsive policy: A Tanzania-focused dialogue under Equanomics warned that “gender-neutral” budgeting fails when funds aren’t released and used effectively, especially for women in agriculture.