Aviation & Connectivity: A Middle East conflict-driven airspace disruption is again exposing Africa’s dependence on distant hubs like Dubai, Doha and Istanbul, raising costs and delays and strengthening the case for more direct intra-African routes. Health Systems: Ethiopia becomes the first civilian Emergency Medical Team in the WHO African Region to earn international classification, a boost for emergency readiness. Elections & Inclusion: Nigeria’s INEC says it has captured 137,487 persons with disabilities ahead of the 2027 polls, aiming for a more inclusive process. Food & Farmers’ Rights: UN experts warn that seed laws criminalising saving and sharing threaten global food supply, hitting women hardest. Digital Infrastructure: The US DFC will invest up to $155m in WIOCC to expand African digital infrastructure, backing trusted networks for AI growth. Trade & Shipping: Egypt and Senegal explore an Alexandria–Dakar maritime shipping route to deepen cooperation and trade. Governance & Justice: ECOWAS court urges journalists to push governments to comply with rulings, saying enforcement is below expectations. Energy & Investment: SOCAR buys a 10% stake in Côte d’Ivoire’s Baleine field, expanding upstream presence in West Africa. Parliamentary Diplomacy: Pan-African Parliament and NAM Parliamentary Network sign an MoU to deepen cooperation.