UN & AU Mediation: The AU and UN co-chaired talks on the DRC-Rwanda crisis, backing Togo’s mediation and calling for stronger preventive diplomacy and resources for African-led solutions. Minerals & Value Addition: President Tinubu urged African countries to stop exporting raw minerals and build local processing and value chains, linking mineral wealth to jobs and infrastructure. Global Health Reform: Ghana’s Accra Reset blueprint was launched at UNGA to reshape global health priorities, financing and accountability, including youth employment and maternal-child health platforms. Climate, Conflict & Displacement: ECOWAS warned climate change and insecurity could push West Africa’s displaced population toward 32m by 2050, with women and children most affected. Energy Transition Debate: Namibia’s Nandi-Ndaitwah said clean-energy shifts must not come at the expense of development, stressing mixed energy and skills for hydrogen and oil & gas. Jobs & Youth: ILO flagged a deepening youth jobs crisis as unemployment rises and NEET rates worsen. Creative Economy: Nigeria’s film censors board urged platforms to solve monetisation problems for creators while protecting audiences. Rhino Protection: South Africa reported a rise in rhino numbers but ongoing poaching pressure, with 230 rhinos killed Jan–Aug 2026. Finance for SMEs: EFG Holding secured a $40m EBRD loan to expand MSME financing in Egypt. Skills for Emerging Industries: Namibia launched Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa’s financial journalism intake to boost data-driven reporting.