Xenophobia & Consular Protection: Ghana has issued a travel advisory urging citizens to avoid non-essential travel to South Africa after anti-immigrant protests and alleged xenophobic attacks, warning of injuries, business closures and looting, and calling on Pretoria to provide security while Ghana coordinates evacuations. Parliamentary Accountability: South Africa’s Section 89 impeachment committee has elected Makashule Gana as chair for the Ramaphosa inquiry, with the DA backing the choice as a credibility safeguard while opposition parties also press for Speaker Thoko Didiza to recuse herself from related oversight decisions. Security Sector Governance: South Africa’s Auditor-General update has reignited claims of “capture” and looting within the defence system, with critics saying Parliament was met with evasion instead of accountability. Water Governance: South Africa’s 2026 National Water Amendment Bill moves forward amid an escalating water security crisis, proposing major changes including stronger regulation and a ban on private water trading. Public Health Systems: A WHO restructuring call is growing as Ebola in DRC and Uganda strains global health governance, with experts arguing funding cuts and governance gaps have weakened response capacity. Health & Public Service Reform: Liberia’s civil service and health leaders opened a HaPSNA meeting in Abidjan to strengthen community health through civil service systems across nine countries. Digital Finance Inclusion: Yoco has appointed a new CEO/leadership for its next phase, as Africa’s fintech push continues to expand access to payments and financial services.