Elections & Democracy: Ethiopia’s President Taye Atske Selassie said the peaceful conduct of the country’s 7th general election shows growing political maturity and a shift toward democratic governance. Regional Diplomacy: Nigeria’s foreign affairs ministry tasked newly appointed envoys to West Africa with rebuilding ECOWAS unity, defending democratic institutions, and tackling terrorism and security threats. Security & Governance: Nigeria’s David Mark called the death of Gen. Rabe Abubakar in captivity a national tragedy, urging a review of the country’s security architecture amid escalating insecurity. Humanitarian Reintegration: Nigeria’s Humanitarian Affairs minister urged Nigerians and partners to support the reintegration of 258 repatriated Nigerians from South Africa ahead of Democracy Day. Civic Action: Ghana’s Let Love Lead NGO mobilised about 3,000 volunteers for a major Nima sanitation drive aimed at preventing flooding and improving public health. Public Health & Arms Control: FOSDA urged stronger action to stop diversion of small arms and light weapons into illicit markets, warning it fuels conflict and insecurity. Youth & Inclusion: A University of Ghana vice-chancellor warned that Africa’s languages risk being left out of AI development, calling it a justice and visibility problem. South Africa Politics: President Ramaphosa filed an urgent court bid to halt parliamentary impeachment proceedings tied to the “Farmgate” scandal. Economy & Illicit Trade: South Africa’s SARS stepped up enforcement against smuggling and counterfeits, seizing goods worth about R245m. International Appointments: UN Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Nigeria’s Ahunna Eziakonwa as Special Adviser on Africa.