Xenophobia Fallout in South Africa: Nigeria’s National Assembly suspended all official visits and boycotted South Africa-hosted legislative activities over reports of attacks on Nigerians and other Africans, urging arrests and prosecutions. Water Governance in South Africa: A new commentary argues municipalities can’t keep failing sewage systems while asking citizens to save water, calling unlawful pollution a criminal offence under the National Water Act. Ebola Watch (DR Congo): Africa CDC says Congo’s Ebola outbreak is accelerating beyond Ituri into North Kivu and Haut-Uele, with vaccination supply still far below requested doses. Namibia–China Ties: Namibia and China used a culture fair at the Chinese Embassy to deepen people-to-people links and announced support for a Namibian authors and writers award. Mozambique–France Security: Mozambique and France pledged tighter defence and security cooperation, including counter-terrorism and maritime security. Namibia Green Fertilizer Deal: SDG Namibia One signed an agreement to advance the Dâures Green Fertilizer Project using solar/wind and green hydrogen to cut emissions and create rural jobs. Dangote Refinery IPO: Leaders backed the proposed IPO as a way to broaden African ownership of industrial wealth. Mali Security: Jihadists attacked a strategic Mali army camp in Mopti, with fighting reported as the army said it regained control. Telecom Modernisation (West Africa): Covalense Digital was selected to unify billing and customer management for a major West African operator. Tanzania Education Dropout Gap: Tanzania’s PSLE cohort shows 538,351 pupils missing from the 2020 Standard One intake, with experts warning not all absence is dropout.