South Africa–Ghana Politics: South Africa’s Supreme Court dismissed IMANI Africa’s bid to limit the President’s power to appoint and remove security chiefs, reinforcing executive control over the security architecture. South Africa–Impeachment Watch: Parliament’s impeachment inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa moved forward as lawmakers chose Rise Mzansi MP Makashule Gana to chair the probe, amid Ramaphosa’s legal pushback over the Section 89 process. Phala Phala Fallout: Ramaphosa hit back at critics during the Presidency budget debate, calling opposition attacks “electoral posturing” as unemployment and service delivery woes stay front and centre. Xenophobia Crisis: Anti-immigrant violence in South Africa’s Western Cape left Mozambicans dead and triggered mass displacement and repatriation plans, with Mozambique reporting higher casualty figures than South African police. Nigeria–Party Courtroom: Nigeria’s ADC leadership dispute was adjourned to June 8 as a federal court weighed challenges to interim party leadership. Ghana–Investment Diplomacy: President John Mahama used London’s Africa Debate to pitch Ghana as “open for business,” arguing for fair, partnership-based global governance and long-term value creation. Horn of Africa Security: Kenya’s President William Ruto said the Kenya–Somalia border will remain closed for now, citing security and funding constraints. Trade & Digital Integration: Nigeria and Zimbabwe firms explored AfCFTA-linked digital trade, while Kenya launched a strategic bulk trades channel to mobilise capital via discounted bulk shares. Economy & Cost Pressure: South Africans bought 23% less fuel in May as consecutive price hikes squeeze households.