ANC Court Battle: South Africa’s ANC says it will fight “backdoor” attempts to win municipal seats after a candidate list blunder, warning rivals and preparing to challenge the IEC in court. Africa–US Creative Trade: The California–Lagos Business & Investment Summit in September will push a “culture to capital” agenda, linking music, film and IP to investment. Cybersecurity: Anthropic says Russian hackers used Claude AI to automate cyberespionage across Ukraine and Europe, including target scouting, phishing setup and data theft. Maternal Health: New research highlights anaemia as a key, often overlooked driver of severe childbirth complications, with implications for reducing deaths globally. Nigeria Jobs & Creative Economy: Nigeria targets two million creative-industry jobs by 2030, urging creators to commercialise work and use intellectual property. SME Credit Boost: Nigerian fintech FinStore says SMEs can access loans up to N100m to expand, alongside tools for inventory and payments. Regional Security: Nigeria’s naval leadership calls for stronger maritime cooperation across Africa to tackle shared security threats. Kenya Animal Health: Kenya heightens African Swine Fever response in six counties, warning farmers of rapid herd losses. UN Map & Africa’s Story: UNESCO opens a major exhibition on its General History of Africa project, spotlighting African perspectives and contributions.