Youth & Jobs Pressure: A new African Youth Survey finds optimism at a pandemic-era high, but young people in countries like South Africa and Kenya are clear: they want jobs, clean government and real democracy—not slogans. Governance & Accountability: In South Africa, the ANC is accused of delaying tactics in the Phala Phala impeachment process as Parliament’s legal advice is questioned. Health Priorities: Africa CDC urges faster action to eliminate hepatitis B and C by 2030, saying the science exists but implementation and financing lag. Trade & Value Addition: WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala tells African states to seize shifting supply chains by building regional value chains, not just exporting raw materials. Finance for Inclusion & Climate: Kenya’s KCB secures a $100m EBRD facility with set-asides for women and youth and for green investments. Digital Future: Ghana rolls out a 10-year AI roadmap with measurable milestones and a planned AI compute centre. Football & Women’s Wafcon: Malawi’s Asimenye Simwaka misses a Wafcon match after Commonwealth Games finals, while Malawi and Zambia post big wins in the tournament. Sports Rivalry & Revenue: South Africa’s Springboks’ 2026 tour against New Zealand is expected to generate “billions” to help future-proof SA rugby. Property & Local Government: Research says Johannesburg’s commercial property market trades at a R196bn discount to Cape Town, blaming municipal governance and service delivery. Morocco’s Economic Push: King Mohammed VI outlines a new phase focused on economic sovereignty, industrialisation and domestic financing. Kenya Youth Activism: Kenya’s youth survey shows unemployment and poverty top the list of threats to community safety, with many still backing democracy but ready to escalate activism if change stalls.