SADC Integration Push: South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver a public lecture at the University of KwaZulu-Natal ahead of the 46th SADC summit in Durban, as leaders try to translate Vision 2050 into action amid political and economic strain. East Africa Energy Deal: Uganda and Tanzania signed an agreement with Vitol Bahrain to develop the Tanga Regional Energy Hub, aiming to deepen fuel storage, refining and logistics as Uganda prepares for commercial oil exports. Kenya Health Tech Upgrade: Kenya’s shift to the Social Health Authority is driving multimillion-shilling hospital and digital health upgrades, with faster claims and data-linked reimbursement pushing adoption of electronic records and diagnostics. WAFCON Drama: Ghana’s Black Queens and Zambia’s Copper Queens both faced painful exits and pressure points—Ghana’s focus is mental composure ahead of Mali, while Zambia’s elimination sparked criticism of CAF tie-break rules. Football Governance Shockwaves: FIFA’s Infantino scandal is splitting African football leadership, with some federations backing him while others question the direction of the sport’s finances. Food Security Data: FAO says stronger agricultural statistics across Africa are helping countries plan better for food self-sufficiency, using surveys, censuses and food balance sheets. Nigeria Offshore Ambition: Nigeria’s regulator expects $30–$50bn in offshore oil and gas investment by 2030 as dozens of deepwater projects move toward production.