BRICS Summit (Global Governance): BRICS leaders in New Delhi backed a BRICS grain exchange idea, pushed for food security and warned on fertiliser shortages, while adopting the New Delhi Declaration calling for UN Security Council reform and more local-currency trade within the bloc. Multilateralism & Africa’s Voice: South Africa’s Ramaphosa urged stronger multilateralism so Africa and the Global South shape the next international order. Trade Policy (WTO): BRICS endorsed Ethiopia’s bid to join the WTO, reinforcing Addis Ababa’s push for deeper multilateral trade integration. Middle East Restraint: BRICS agreed on “maximum restraint” amid Middle East escalation, stressing protection of civilians and nuclear safety. Nigeria Politics (Elections): INEC released final lists for Kogi senatorial races, with Yahaya Bello named APC candidate for Kogi Central. South Africa Governance (Football): SAFA re-elected Danny Jordaan for a fourth term, defeating Sandile Zungu amid governance and fraud-related court scrutiny. Public Integrity (Illicit Finance): NGO ANEEJ urged CSOs and media to intensify action against illicit financial flows after training in Uyo. Energy & Investment (Regional Cooperation): Ahead of African Energy Week, the African Energy Chamber urged leaders to keep cross-border energy investment and dialogue moving despite diplomatic tensions.