Migration & Rights: Burundi agreed to receive US “third-country deportees” under Trump’s hardline policy, but only those not linked to crime or terrorism, with details on numbers and timing still unclear—raising concerns about opaque deals and legal protections. Local Development & NGOs: Liberia’s youth-led, women-led BASA Development Initiatives moved its headquarters into One UN House in Monrovia, aiming for closer coordination with UN agencies and government as donors push more funding to local actors. Climate Governance & Finance: South Africa’s parliament speaker Moses Wetang’ula backed a continental model law on climate change, arguing polluters and extractors should fund adaptation and restoration, not communities. Democracy & Civic Duty: Justice Sisi Khampepe urged South Africa’s graduates to make democracy real in daily life, warning against complacency. UN Reform & Representation: The UN General Assembly endorsed a resolution promoting equal-area maps to better reflect Africa’s size, with the US the only vote against. Elections & Political Integrity: Nigeria’s Atiku Abubakar warned against financial inducement in 2027 and called for release of political prisoners. Accountability in Practice: South Africa’s Zondo said state capture commission recommendations remain unimplemented despite assurances. Energy, Industry & Social Conflict: Kenya’s Lamu faces land-rights and environmental backlash as Dangote’s $16bn refinery breaks ground; protests cite “Haki Yetu.” Tech & Skills: The UAE topped an AI-human skills index, while Africa-focused AI governance discussions emphasized privacy, accountability, and human dignity. Public Service Leadership: South Africa appointed NSFAS acting CEO Waseem Carrim as RAF CEO, citing governance and performance rebuilding.