Zimbabwe: Government task force to tackle illegal mining after reports from Bindura linked the practice to damaged roads, polluted water and health risks including silicosis and TB. Senate Politics (Nigeria): In Ondo Central, grassroots advocate Adebumiti urges voters to return ADC’s Ayo Akinyelure in 2027, stressing accessibility and past jobs/community impact. Infrastructure Recognition (Namibia): Shiwana Ndeunyema lands a 2026 Top 100 Influential Africans in Infrastructure nomination for energy leadership and ports/logistics influence. Ghana Economy (Horticulture): A push to turn Ghana’s horticulture into an export engine, arguing global demand is there but cold-chain and supply gaps must be fixed. Migration/Europe-Africa: Opinion and reporting swirl around Ceuta’s border crisis, with claims of hidden blame rejected as a distraction from the real drivers. Nigeria 2027 Integrity: SERAP demands asset declarations and a vote-buying rejection pledge from all cleared presidential candidates; Sowore challenges SERAP’s consistency. Labour & Cost of Living: TIB backs NLC’s ₦500,000 minimum wage demand as wages fail to keep up with essentials. Security: Nigerian air strikes reportedly kill nine ISWAP fighters, including a key commander, in Sambisa. Health: Experts warn Hepatitis B vertical transmission remains high in Africa’s WHO region, calling for higher birth-dose coverage. Atrocity Prevention (Africa): Accra summit issues a landmark agenda on preventing mass atrocities.