Network Resilience & Security: Verizon launched a $25,000 reward after vandals cut fibre and knocked out service for thousands across Los Angeles and Southern California, underscoring how physical attacks on telecom infrastructure can quickly become public-safety failures. Infrastructure Protection: Nigeria’s NCC said road works and excavation drove more than 5,000 fibre cuts in the first half of 2026, blaming weak coordination and warning of knock-on impacts for banking, government, education, healthcare and emergency communications. Election Tech Risk: Nigeria’s Atiku Abubakar renewed scrutiny of INEC’s BVAS, alleging it runs on outdated Android 10 and could expose the 2027 vote to cybersecurity and operational risks. AI & Digital Skills: Pakistan launched a Small Business Growth Academy with Meta, training 1,000+ SMEs across nine cities on AI and digital tools, with a focus on women-led firms. Public Sector Cloud: LG Uplus registered an AWS reselling service for public institutions, aiming to package cloud plus its own network and security capabilities for government agencies. Satellite & Connectivity: Australia’s Optus completed Phase 1 of Project Aurora after undocking a mission extension vehicle, setting up robotic servicing to extend Optus D3’s life. Disaster Response: UNICEF scaled up support after Colombia’s 7.4 quake, noting damage to water, power, education, healthcare and telecommunications.