Energy & Development: Zimbabwe’s push for upper-middle-income growth is spotlighting geothermal as a reliable baseload power option to complement solar and wind. Capital Markets & Fintech: Zimbabwe’s Finsec is set to launch a regulated tokenised-asset market, with Kuva positioning tokenisation as a way to unlock liquidity and fractional ownership. Governance & Courts: South Africa’s Ramaphosa reportedly ordered the ANC to withdraw its court intervention in the Phala Phala impeachment process, underscoring internal ANC legal strategy tensions. Security & Rights: Uganda’s army chief ordered the shutdown of major media outlets, tightening control over free speech amid succession talk. Politics & Regional Stability: Ethiopia’s election results confirm the Prosperity Party’s dominance as debate continues over regional security in the Horn. Food & Biosecurity: Philippines provinces Aklan and Guimaras tightened border controls against African swine fever, banning swine and pork from affected areas. Investment Pitch: Ghana’s opposition and central bank leadership are both selling recovery and ESG progress, while an investor forum in Chicago urged capital into Ghana via AfCFTA access. Health & Research: Qatar’s Hamad Medical Corporation signed an MoU with Boehringer Ingelheim to expand clinical research capacity. Trade & Diplomacy: India’s Modi told Seychelles it wants an “ocean of opportunity,” linking maritime security with economic cooperation. Nigeria Blue Economy: Rivers State warned against illegal foreign trawlers stripping sea food without compensation. Sports: Nigeria named para powerlifter Folashade Oluwafemiayo Team Nigeria captain for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.