South Africa–Nigeria Xenophobia Row: Nigeria’s foreign minister says Pretoria has failed to condemn xenophobic attacks on Nigerians, while Nigeria’s state officials reject claims victims are “illegal migrants” and warn retaliation is “not off the table,” as multiple countries step up evacuations and repatriations. Immigration Crackdown & Security: South Africa intensifies enforcement after Ramaphosa’s migration address, with police monitoring major routes ahead of a threatened 30 June shutdown. Judicial Reform: South Africa’s justice ministry approved a court rationalisation overhaul from July 1, aiming to improve access to justice and reduce apartheid-era inequalities. Health & Ebola Readiness: Kenya’s deputy president says Ebola response capacity is upscaled and politicisation of prevention must be avoided, as Africa CDC and WHO push a unified Ebola strategy. Trade & Digital Sovereignty (West Africa): ECOWAS trade officials push deeper regional solidarity and AfCFTA implementation, while Ghana’s digital minister urges local cyber talent to protect digital sovereignty. Energy & Industry: Zambia links sovereign bond buybacks to a grid resilience programme, and South Africa expands EV battery incentive materials to include critical minerals. Diplomacy: Qatar backs US-Iran mediation efforts; Tanzania accelerates uranium project momentum after a Russia visit.