South Africa Governance & Accountability: South Africa’s courts are weighing whether President Cyril Ramaphosa can pause the Phala Phala impeachment process while his review bid plays out, with judges questioning what a review means if Parliament can continue. Impeachment Politics: The African Transformation Movement and MK Party say Ramaphosa’s court challenge is a delay tactic meant to avoid accountability, arguing Parliament’s process should run. Regional Energy & Water: SADC senior officials meet in Johannesburg to finalise energy and water policy documents ahead of a ministerial meeting, stressing shared water resources and the need for better regional governance. Public Health & Regional Response: Chinese public health experts have joined Africa CDC and WHO efforts in Uganda to support the Ebola response as cases rise above 2,000. Finance & Digital Banking: BGFI Bank Group is rolling out SBS Digital Banking Suite across Africa and Europe, aiming for a shared digital foundation to speed innovation. Trade & Development Finance: Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Ahmed met Afreximbank leadership to deepen Africa-led financial partnerships. Elections & Inclusion: TAF Africa plans to deploy 25 sign language interpreters across Osun polling units for the August 15 governorship election. Environment & Livelihoods: A study highlights Ethiopia’s protected areas can’t be judged without considering poverty and food security trade-offs. Security Watch: UN warns of a widening extremist threat across West Africa and the Sahel, with militants increasingly targeting Gulf of Guinea coastal states.