Governance Under Court Scrutiny: South Africa’s impeachment process is being stalled by a Western Cape High Court interdict, reigniting debate over whether courts are effectively babysitting Parliament’s oversight powers. Anti-Corruption Shake-Up: The MK Party has tabled a bill to abolish IDAC and fold its functions into existing crime-fighting bodies, after the resignation of IDAC head Advocate Andrea Johnson. Kenya’s Next Development Vision: President William Ruto unveiled a new national development framework to replace Vision 2030, launching a public “national conversation” ahead of the 2027 election. Ghana Constitutional Change: Ghana’s government accepted proposals to extend the presidential term to five years and set the presidential candidate age at 35, pending a 2027 referendum. Mining & Industrial Push: Zimbabwe accelerates mineral beneficiation and value addition, while across the continent investors track a growing pipeline of mining projects and critical minerals. Energy Transition Focus: Africa’s LNG producers are shifting toward domestic gas for power and industry, and regulators push for transparent regional fuel price benchmarks. Migration Flashpoint: Thousands of migrants surged into Spain’s Ceuta enclave from Morocco, prompting calls for a national emergency and army deployment. Sport & Youth Momentum: ICC confirmed 12 venues for the 2027 ODI World Cup across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia; Nigeria won the U-18 boys volleyball title; and WAFCON drama continues as Morocco edged Algeria.