Football Governance: FIFA and CAF have ordered Nigeria’s Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to suspend its electoral process, citing a governance and administrative crisis after resignations of top NFF officials; they’re reviewing legal and electoral implications and will send a joint mission to Abuja. Sports Governance: In South Africa, SAFA presidential candidate Sandile Zungu set a deadline for unpaid Bafana Bafana World Cup bonuses, warning of possible dismissals if payments aren’t made. Youth & Regional Policy: SADC Parliamentary Forum Secretary-General Boemo Sekgoma received a youth empowerment and mentorship award, and is set to speak at a Sweden-backed dialogue on gender-responsive climate action and SRHR. Education Accountability: Ghana’s WAEC cancelled results for thousands over exam misconduct (phones, unauthorised materials, and suspected collusion) and reported a drop in English performance. Migration & Reintegration: Zimbabwe’s ZEPcc in South Africa is moving displaced matric learners back to SA for 2026 exams, while Zimbabwean returnees’ goods are being cleared duty-free under a flexible customs regime. Trade & Food Security: Kenya plans to import more maize from Uganda under AfCFTA, but wants stronger drying and aflatoxin controls before grain crosses the border. Energy Transition Governance: A new push on “green banks” highlights how high financing risk and cost of capital are blocking renewable investment across Africa.