DRC Industrial Push & AGOA Readiness: DRC ministers Julien Paluku and Justin Kalumba toured Lubumbashi, inaugurating new factories for underground electrical cables and square tubes, aiming to cut imports and boost jobs while strengthening U.S.-DRC manufacturing ties. Nigeria Politics: Nasarawa Senator Mohammed Ogoshi Onawo quit the ADC for the APM, citing internal party crises and endless legal battles, barely weeks after leaving the PDP for the ADC. Ghana Sports Infrastructure: Accra Sports Stadium is “breaking up” and not ready for the 2027 U-20 AFCON, with rehabilitation urged to start immediately. Ghana Digital Assets: Bank of Ghana joined DASA 2026 as an official partner, as it rolls out rules under the 2025 Virtual Asset Service Providers Act. Gambia Social Security Link: NSITF hosted a study tour for a Gambian delegation to learn Nigeria’s employees’ compensation scheme administration. Kenya & Tanzania Protests: Heavy police deployments suppressed planned July 7 protests tied to multiparty democracy and political reform demands. Zimbabwe Power Shift: Mnangagwa signed a constitutional amendment extending terms to 2030 and changing how the head of state is elected, drawing sharp opposition criticism. Ivory Coast Detention Case: Former defence minister Moise Lida Kouassi was released after months in pre-trial detention over alleged terrorism charges. Marine Conservation: Mombasa’s Our Ocean Conference secured $6.4bn and 320+ commitments to fight illegal fishing and pollution.