US–South Africa Sanctions Clash: South Africa’s foreign minister Ronald Lamola hit back at new US visa curbs, saying Pretoria has the sovereign right to tackle racial injustice through its own laws, while the US cites alleged race-based discrimination and land seizures. Electoral Governance: Nigeria’s Obidient Movement demanded clarity on INEC chair Prof. Joash Amupitan’s whereabouts; INEC replied he was on official assignment and can delegate duties. Digital Identity & Trade: Nigeria’s SGF George Akume said the national digital identity system is deepening access for banking, telecoms, social protection and cross-border trade. Rights & Lawmaking: An African coalition of faith leaders and academics urged a pause on further criminalisation laws tied to sexual orientation and gender identity, calling for dialogue instead. Public Health: Ethiopia’s National Emergency Medical Team won WHO international classification as the first civilian EMT in the WHO African Region. Disability Inclusion: Commonwealth MPs urged stronger enforcement of disability rights laws, warning that implementation gaps keep people with disabilities out of jobs and services. Regional Parliament Diplomacy: Pan-African Parliament leaders signed an MoU with the NAM Parliamentary Network and explored deeper cooperation with Azerbaijan. Corporate Governance: Vodacom said it will appeal Kenya’s court ruling affecting its Safaricom stake. Transport & Connectivity: Kenya Airways named a new acting CEO as it pushes operational efficiency and financial stabilization.