SCO Diplomacy: China’s Xi Jinping links SCO Plus talks with state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt, pushing multilateral cooperation and Global South unity. Poverty & Security Policy: Nigeria’s SDP presidential candidate Adebayo unveils a “Farewell to Poverty and Insecurity” blueprint, promising power expansion, refineries, and currency stabilisation. Education Governance: South Africa’s Principals Association urges education departments to cut duplicate reporting and ease pressure on school leaders, calling for better electronic data capture. Traditional Authority Dispute: Malawi’s Ngoni heritage groups challenge government’s stance that kingdoms and “king” titles aren’t recognised, citing constitutional and customary-law provisions. Parliament & Accountability (SA): South Africa’s impeachment committee votes to oppose legal challenges over the rescinded nomination of Advocate Griffiths Madonsela as evidence leader. Space & Industrial Policy (Senegal): Senegal accelerates a homegrown satellite push, saying it has mastered manufacturing for climate and environmental data missions. Sudan Peace Talks: UN envoy Pekka Haavisto joins AU/IGAD and others in Khartoum to restart an inclusive political process and advance ceasefire pathways. Immigration & Xenophobia Risk (Kenya): Kenya’s crackdown on foreign traders shifts to a 90-day regularisation notice as lawmakers warn against harassment of Burundians. Human Rights & Trade: HRW backs the UK, France and Canada move to ban trade with Israeli settlements, urging wider EU follow-through. Teacher Professionalisation (Liberia): Liberia signals reforms ahead of AFTRA 2027, focusing on licensing, standards, deployment and public trust in teachers. Digital Economy (Kenya): Kenya reaffirms digital investment plans at ITW Africa, including cloud policy, AI strategy and easing ICT local shareholding rules.