Ceuta Migration Crisis: Spain says the death toll from the latest Ceuta border rush has risen to 72 as about 60,000 migrants entered from Morocco; authorities deployed a 500-metre floating barrier and escorted small groups back while the enclave returns to normal. Gibraltar Alert: Spanish police intercepted 17 migrants on boats off Algeciras and La Línea, with Gibraltar insisting no illegal entries were detected but law enforcement remains on heightened alert. Nigeria–South Africa Tensions: Nigerian creator Solomon Buchi’s xenophobia-linked backlash helped trigger the removal of Tyla’s Lagos concert from her tour schedule. Regional Unity: ECOWAS Commission chief Omar Touray congratulated Benin on its 66th independence, urging stronger solidarity to tackle insecurity and deepen integration. Horn of Africa Diplomacy: A Somali official said Israel’s Somaliland recognition is driven by strategic aims around the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab. Security in Nigeria: Nigerian troops in the southeast forced militants to surrender arms under Operation UDO KA, with additional weapons and an IED recovered. Women’s Development: Minister Emma Kantema urged African governments and partners to move from promises to action for women and girls, including safer sanitation and stronger GBV protection. Energy & Industry: Egypt’s Sisi ordered timely completion of major port projects at Safaga, Damietta, Alexandria and Ain Sokhna to boost trade links. Africa’s Growth Agenda: AfDB warned West Africa needs $90–$100bn yearly but struggles to mobilise and allocate capital effectively.