UN Justice & Accountability: The ICC convicted Mahamat Said Abdel Kani for crimes against humanity tied to the Seleka in the Central African Republic, a milestone for victims but also a reminder that abuses and accountability gaps persist. Horn of Africa Security: Ethiopia’s president told the UN it has shown “immense restraint” despite “reckless external actors,” as renewed Tigray–federal fighting shattered a peace deal. South Africa Violence: Gunmen killed at least 11 people, including a pregnant woman, in a KwaMakhutha house-party attack; police say motives are unclear and a feud between rival groups can’t be ruled out. Nigeria Governance & Security Debate: Defence Minister Christopher Musa proposed mandatory military training for every Nigerian, while FCT Minister Nyesom Wike denied rigging claims over the 2023 election. Energy, Finance & Infrastructure: Finance minister Taiwo Oyedele warned high borrowing costs and currency risks are choking Africa’s infrastructure and climate finance push. Regional Development & Trade: Eastern Africa’s horticulture leaders urged governments to treat cold-chain logistics and trade facilitation as strategic investments. UNGA Diplomacy: Ghana’s Mahama secured UNGA-side commitments on trade and technology, while Ethiopia’s and other leaders renewed calls for fairer global representation. Crime & Cross-border Risk: A major arms-deals case in the UK ended with 16-year sentences for middlemen supplying embargoed destinations, including Sudan and Libya.