Somalia Peacekeeping: The US has agreed to give the UN another year to wind down support for African Union peacekeepers in Somalia, easing fears of an abrupt cutoff but leaving the mission’s long-term future uncertain. East Africa Trade: High and volatile logistics costs—especially fuel and border delays—are squeezing East African exporters, even as EAC trade rose 37% to $52.3bn on mineral exports. Health Funding Under Pressure: The Global Fund says AI tools are helping stretch aid amid cuts, including faster, smarter ways to tackle malaria, TB and HIV. Energy Reliability Gap: Africa’s electricity challenge is shifting from access to reliability, with grid connections not guaranteeing dependable power. Sports Investment Worry: Namibia’s sport sector gets less than 1% of public spending, with 71% of people inactive, prompting a push for evidence-based reform. Agriculture Inputs: Ghana’s President Mahama says a fertiliser plant is planned to support farmers, aiming to reduce import exposure. Politics & Labour Migration: South Africa’s Employment Services Amendment Bill would regulate hiring of foreign nationals via sector quotas. AFCON 2027 Readiness: CAF chief Patrice Motsepe says Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania must deliver with “no Plan B” as preparations continue. Cricket Admin Uncertainty: India’s BCCI keeps Ajit Agarkar’s selector future undecided for at least two more weeks. Reparations Debate: CARICOM’s Barnett argues reparations must transform lives, not just acknowledge past wrongs.