UN Map & Reparations: The UN backed “Correct the Map” efforts to show Africa’s true size more accurately, while clarifying it won’t redraw borders or replace existing projections; meanwhile, Europe’s debate on slavery reparations continues as Jamaica’s culture minister petitions King Charles III for reparations tied to the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Climate Governance: ECA chief Claver Gatete urged African leaders to move from “victimhood” to active climate leadership, warning that pledges still outpace implementation and calling for better climate finance delivery. Health & Labour Pressure: South Africa’s Denosa gave Gauteng Health one month to fix nurse shortages, vacant leadership posts, and medicine and infrastructure gaps or face protests. Elections & Political Risk: Nigeria’s Sumner Sambo warned Rivers State leaders, including Nyesom Wike, to be cautious ahead of 2027 as opposition dynamics could shift voting patterns. Food Systems Investment: Parliament’s food systems chair Dr Godfred Seidu Jasaw urged sustained domestic investment and investment plans that look bankable to unlock transformation. Digital Service Gaps: Kenya’s customer service problem is fragmentation across platforms, with firms pushing for integrated systems so people don’t have to repeat complaints. Clean Cooking Finance: Carbon credit financing is expanding access to cleaner cookstoves, cutting smoke and costs for households across Africa. Security & AI Misuse: Research described how ISWAP in Nigeria built AI capability via outside support, including jailbreaking training—raising governance and counter-terrorism stakes.