South Africa Asylum Ruling: South Africa’s Constitutional Court struck down parts of the Refugees Act and Regulations, clearing the way for asylum seekers to apply without being blocked by immigration “filters,” a major win for people facing detention and deportation. Xenophobia Fallout: Nigeria’s Senate condemned renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians but stopped short of pushing immediate punitive steps; Ghana also postponed Ramaphosa’s visit, citing safety concerns and diplomatic strain. Industrialisation Push: Nigeria’s Tinubu urged Afreximbank to speed up Africa’s industrialisation by mobilising resources beyond “theoretical” talk, while banks and investors pointed to uneven but growing capital flows. Energy & Trade Deals: Dangote picked Kenya’s Lamu for a planned 700,000-bpd refinery, and ADNOC’s deal to buy Shell’s South Africa downstream business signals more reshuffling in the region’s fuel market. Mali Security: Mali’s armed landscape worsened as Azawad-linked forces and JNIM reportedly coordinated attacks against the junta, including moves around Kidal and Anéfis. Wildlife & Public Safety: South African authorities arrested a man at Cape Town airport with 150 live venomous scorpions, while police denied social-media claims linking a Nigerian death in custody to anti-immigrant protests. Sports & Culture: Morocco became the only African team in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals; Ghana’s Black Maidens set up a decisive home clash with Senegal.