AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Ghana’s Carlos Queiroz tells the Black Stars to stay locked in as they open Group C against Côte d’Ivoire in Bouaké, with Mohammed Kudus and Prince Adu Kwabena among the early absentees. Roads & the Economy: Nigerians are counting the cost of bad transport—experts link potholes, gridlock and weak road coverage to higher vehicle damage, inflation pressure and billions lost in freight delays. Ghana Football Governance: Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu demands the GFA and sports ministry publish Carlos Queiroz’s contract terms, arguing the team can’t be fairly assessed without clarity. Ekurhuleni GBV Probe: South Africa’s police say three people are now under questioning over the deaths of nine women, while investigators still haven’t confirmed a single serial killer link. Colonial Reckoning: Switzerland’s Basel returns human remains of three Indigenous people to Chile’s Kawésqar community, calling it the start of confronting museum colonial legacies. China-Africa Skills: Zimbabwean students graduate from a China-Africa vocational programme in Ningbo, highlighting job-ready training tied to industry needs. Energy Transition: Morocco energises a 25MW/125MWh lithium battery storage system to cut peak electricity costs and boost solar integration. Sports Development: Mini-Cricket roots are credited for Eastern Storm bowler Martin Khumalo’s rise, as youth programmes keep feeding talent pipelines.