Health Sovereignty Push: Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama told the Alamein Africa Forum that Africa must stop treating health as a “charitable cost” and instead invest in it as an economic, high-growth sector—backed by local manufacturing and regional value chains. AU & Regional Diplomacy: Mahama also attended the AU Mid-Year Coordination Summit in Egypt, with planned bilateral talks including Egypt’s Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. Intra-Africa Financing Debate: At the same Alamein forum, leaders argued for unlocking Africa’s capital and boosting intra-African trade, warning that most private-sector activity still runs outside the continent. Horn of Africa Security: Ethiopia’s federal forces reportedly retook Mekelle’s airport from Tigrayan fighters, amid renewed tensions and AU calls for restraint. Parliamentary Diplomacy: Zimbabwe’s Speaker Jacob Mudenda and Senate President Mabel Chinomona joined the 153rd IPU Assembly in Tanzania, highlighting multilateral engagement. Governance & Accountability: South Africa’s Sanral said it is “unaware” of taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni’s direct role in the Moloto Road upgrade, as extortion allegations surface. Education Administration: Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Education said it has digitalised the selection of 14 teachers for the 2026 President’s Teachers’ and Schools Excellence Awards to improve transparency and records. Media Freedom Crackdown: Egypt arrested an entire newsroom at Matsaddash, rights groups say is unprecedented, while authorities accuse the platform of “fabricated news.” Regional Integration: EAC speakers agreed to push governments to clear unpaid contributions to reduce a growing funding gap for the bloc.