Madagascar Investment Push: Madagascar plans to raise up to $5bn with Gemcorp Capital Management to fund energy, infrastructure and mining via its sovereign wealth fund. World Bank Outlook: The World Bank lifted Africa’s 2026 growth forecast to 4.3% and urged governments to invest in AI for productivity and jobs. Food Prices: Nigeria’s agriculture minister said some food commodity prices have fallen by up to 50% since 2023, pointing to expanded inputs and rural support. Teacher Welfare Clash (Nigeria): Atiku attacked President Tinubu for allegedly failing to understand teachers’ hardship amid rising living costs, while the Presidency warned critics against “baseless” sovereign debt alarms. Fuel Pressure (South Africa): South Africans brace for petrol hitting record highs above R30 a litre, with viewers saying there’s “nothing more to cut.” Health Funding Deal (Zambia): Zambia will sign a $1.5bn US health pact after resolving US concerns over medical data access, with data-sharing limited to programme monitoring. Ebola Alert (Kenya): Kenya confirmed its first Ebola case—an imported infection from DR Congo that has already died out. Regional Labour Mobility: The Africa-GCC+ Doha Dialogue in Tanzania focused on turning labour-mobility commitments into practical cooperation. Horn of Africa Tensions: The EU warned Ethiopia’s renewed conflict and Eritrea tensions could trigger a wider regional conflict, calling for de-escalation. Elections Update (South Sudan): South Sudan completed legal steps for December 2026 polls, with political dialogue urged to secure credible voting. Local Governance Watch (South Africa): Emfuleni municipality faces scrutiny over corruption allegations and worsening waste management ahead of local elections. Ebola Preparedness (Liberia): Liberia’s assessment says it is 69% ready for Ebola response, with logistics the biggest gap. UN Reform Debate: India’s Jaishankar said the UN is “largely irrelevant” due to Security Council gridlock. US-South Africa Friction: US ambassador Bozell escalated criticism over South Africa’s handling of the “Kill the Boer” chant and visa restrictions.