Libya Security: Western Libya says it has arrested five people, including foreigners, over a “sabotage cell” linked to drone attacks on oil and power facilities, after incidents including a Zawiya petrol reservoir fire and thwarted fuel-tank strikes. UN Diplomacy/Representation: Eswatini voted with 163 other countries for the UN’s “Correct the Map” push to use the “Equal Earth” projection and better reflect Africa’s true size, while the US cast the lone “no.” South Africa Telecom Regulation: South Africa’s communications regulator plans probes into pricing for over-the-top services like Netflix and WhatsApp, alongside broader telecom cost investigations affecting major operators. Liberia Governance & Development: UN Women began disbursing grants to nearly 1,500 Liberian women in savings and farming groups, while President Boakai also paid tribute to veteran pilot Moses Weefur and Liberia’s Hotel Africa redevelopment interest emerged. South Africa Local Politics: Parties face scrutiny over councillor candidate criteria ahead of November local elections, including how waivers may apply where matric is missing. South Africa Housing Crisis: Reporting highlights how hijacked buildings and illegal mining are worsening urban decay, crime risks, and infrastructure damage in Johannesburg. Nigeria-Sierra Leone Diplomacy: Nigeria facilitated former Sierra Leone President Ernest Koroma’s safe return to Freetown after a two-year relocation in Nigeria. Malawi Minerals Outlook: Malawi’s rare earth and critical minerals boom could lift growth, but experts warn of the continent’s familiar trap: exporting raw materials without broad local benefits. Jamaica Reparations Move: Jamaica’s government will petition King Charles III for legal guidance on whether Britain has a duty to provide redress for slavery.