Somalia Regional Integration: Somalia wrapped a three-day Mogadishu workshop to craft a national strategy for regional integration and trade corridors, focusing on ports, roads, border crossings and investment links. Nigeria 2027 Court Battle: Atiku Abubakar and the ADC filed in Nigeria’s Federal High Court to challenge President Tinubu’s eligibility for 2027, alleging NYSC certificate forgery and seeking disqualification. South Africa Xenophobia & Islamophobia: South Africa’s political debate is increasingly blending anti-migrant rhetoric with Islamophobia, while President Ramaphosa condemned attacks and discrimination against foreign nationals ahead of the SADC summit. South Africa Police Integrity: Parliament heard that senior SAPS officials face hundreds of lifestyle-declaration discrepancies, including undeclared vehicles, properties and company links. Shell Legal Setback: South Africa’s Constitutional Court permanently blocked Shell’s Wild Coast offshore exploration over consultation failures and environmental concerns. Migration Pressure at Ceuta: Spain and Morocco boosted security around Ceuta after fears of another mass border rush following the July crossings. FIFA Infantino Rift: Gianni Infantino’s FIFA leadership faces a widening political split as federations reassess support ahead of the 2027 congress. Burkina Faso Press Freedom: Burkina Faso’s military-led government trained dozens of journalists in “patriotism” drills with rifles, drawing renewed criticism of press freedom.