Domestic Financing Push: Liberia’s planning minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan urged stronger local resource mobilisation and smarter spending as aid shrinks and global shocks hit essentials like fuel, rice and medicine. West Africa Integration Strain: Nigeria’s presidency says Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger’s ECOWAS exit has weakened regional integration, with border management now seen as a key frontline for both trade and security. Food Systems Investment: Leaders at Rwanda’s Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali called for decisive funding and better state coordination to turn progress into sustainable agrifood outcomes. Digital Finance Leadership: Nigeria is urged to lead Africa in digital finance and tokenised assets, building home-grown trust and regulatory systems to attract global capital. Energy Data Deal: Nigeria and the IEA signed a joint work programme to improve energy data and support evidence-based policy and investment. Credit Rating Agency: Tinubu welcomed the AU’s African Credit Rating Agency launch on Oct 7, saying Africa wants fair, independent risk assessments. Transport Planning (Cape Town): Residents can comment on Cape Town’s draft integrated transport plan, including walking/cycling support and rail-backed public transport. Uber Exit Fallout: Nigeria’s ride-hailing sector braces for reduced competition and earnings after Uber winds down operations. Oil Naming (Uganda): Uganda explains how “Pearl Sweet” was chosen as its crude trading name ahead of commercial production. Manufacturing Boost (Uganda): UMA says manufacturing contributes 16.5% to Uganda’s economy and is central to jobs and value chains. Industrial Development (Ghana): DBG says it has disbursed over GH¢2.5bn, with many beneficiaries outside Accra and a big share going to women-led firms and agribusiness. Uranium Stake Sale: South Africa’s IDC plans to sell its Namibian uranium stake over exposure to sanctioned Iranian and Russian backers.