Aluminium Push in Ghana: GIADEC and Italy’s Danieli signed an MoU for a €300m aluminium foil rolling plant at Tema, aiming to build a fuller local value chain plus a Centre of Excellence for skills and innovation. Heritage for Jobs in Southern Africa: Zimbabwe and Zambia are running an entrepreneurship workshop around Victoria Falls World Heritage to turn conservation into community income. Counter-Insurgency Update: Nigeria’s Operation Hadin Kai says 76 ISWAP fighters (with families) surrendered after pressure in the northeast. Anti-Immigration Tensions in South Africa: South Africa has repatriated over 25,000 foreign nationals ahead of a June 30 deadline, while activists and officials trade blame over the planned marches and security spending. EV Access in South Africa: Chinese brands are making affordable electric SUVs more reachable for South Africans, shifting the EV conversation from hype to pricing. Private Sector Finance: ICD signed 13 agreements to boost private-sector growth, including SME financing in local currency. Libya Energy Boost: Eni and NOC started the Sabratha Compression project to sustain gas output and support power generation and exports. Aviation Integration: United Nigeria Airlines was admitted as a full member of AFRAA, widening West African connectivity. World Cup Aftershocks: South Africa’s World Cup run ended in the round of 32 after Canada’s late goal, but Africa’s record nine teams reaching knockouts is driving fresh momentum.