Cybersecurity Coordination: Kyrgyzstan convened its new interdepartmental information and cybersecurity commission at CYBERNOMAD FEST 2026, focusing on agency-to-municipality cooperation and protection of government digital systems. Network Build-Out: Venezuela’s CANTV is installing about 43,000 optical ports across Apure, Barinas, Cojedes, Guárico and Portuguesa to expand Aba Ultra, Aba TV GO and IP telephony. AI Monetisation Shift: Goldman Sachs says consumer AI agents are moving from chat to action, with advertising and subscriptions likely to become the main revenue routes. Off-grid 5G Trials: Malaysia’s U Mobile and ZTE completed a proof-of-concept for a portable, fully off-grid 5G site using green power and satellite backhaul, aiming to cut deployment time dramatically. Fintech Policy: Oman launched a national fintech strategy and central digital portal to coordinate regulators, improve interoperability, and strengthen cybersecurity and consumer protection. Fraud & Safety: Ghana’s telecoms chamber urged MoMo users to protect PINs and watch for SIM-swap and phishing scams, while the Philippines’ NTC blocked two websites tied to grooming minors for real-world violence. Infrastructure Investment: WIOCC says the US DFC will join AFC and Vision Invest to back Africa’s terrestrial and subsea networks and data centre expansion. Public Safety Tech: 911 systems faced disruptions in multiple places, including Atlanta’s Monday night outage, highlighting ongoing telecom resilience pressure.