South Africa Anti-Corruption Reset: South Africa rejected calls to scrap IDAC after Andrea Johnson’s resignation, opting for a six-month “reset” with staff vetting, lifestyle audits, case audits and possible legal tweaks to restore public trust. Ghana Constitutional Overhaul: Ghana’s government accepted plans to extend the presidential term to five years and adjust the minimum age to 35, with term-limit bills heading toward a 2027 referendum. Kenya Economic Reassurance: President Ruto defended four years of reforms, saying Kenya has stabilized macroeconomic conditions and rebuilt reserves to support the next development phase. South Africa Migration Pressure: Pretoria pushed for an Africa-wide migration conference after recent xenophobic violence, aiming to tackle root causes and craft a continent-wide response. US Map Blunder Sparks Outrage: At AIDS 2026 in Rio, a US State Department Africa map mislabeled every country; the department admitted full responsibility after screenshots went viral. South Africa Driving Licence Change: Cabinet approved extending validity for certain licences (motorcycles and light vehicles) from five to 10 years, with heavy vehicles and professional permits staying on shorter cycles. Spain Border Crisis: Thousands of migrants surged into Ceuta from Morocco, overwhelming reception capacity and prompting calls for emergency measures. Africa Energy & AI Push: Microsoft and partners at African Energy Week highlighted AI and cloud adoption to modernize grids and operations, while AfDB projected West Africa growth at 4.7% in 2026. Ghana Death Penalty Move: Ghana advanced toward abolishing capital punishment after Cabinet accepted a committee report to replace it with life imprisonment.