UN Peace & Women’s Security: India’s ambassador in Liberia delivered a report on the 2007-2016 deployment of India’s all-women UNMIL police unit, highlighting its role in Liberia’s post-war security reform and the Women, Peace and Security agenda. Aviation Safety: South Africa’s aviation regulator is reviewing a low-altitude Airlink flyover stunt after safety concerns, requesting more data from the airline. Markets & Policy Signals: The South African rand stayed steady ahead of US jobs data, with traders watching the Fed path for direction. Nigeria’s Economic Politics: Lagos State Governor Sanwo-Olu dismissed fuel-subsidy restoration promises for 2027 as unrealistic populism, while media heavyweight Obaigbena urged candidates to debate policies, not smear campaigns. Digital Finance Push: Nigeria is urged to lead Africa’s digital finance and cross-border settlement with homegrown regulatory and trust systems. Food Systems Drive: At Kigali’s Africa Food Systems Forum, leaders called for decisive investment to make agrifood systems more sustainable, and West Africa was urged to coordinate for rice self-sufficiency. UN Security Council Reform: UNGA President Baerbock said progress is being made on UNSC reform options, with renewed calls for African representation. Governance & Oversight: Nigeria assumed chairmanship of the UN General Assembly’s Fifth Committee, promising transparency and administrative reforms. Regional Business Protection: Nigeria pledged to protect Nigerian investments in Angola and support Nigerians doing business there. Kenya’s Local Industry Clash: Kenya ordered Tata Chemicals to exit Lake Magadi, demanding local processing before any new operations. Gaza Diplomacy Rhetoric: Israel’s defense minister revived talk of removing Palestinians from Gaza, reviving controversy around US-linked proposals. Corruption Watch: South Africa’s justice minister appointed a new acting head for IDAC after the previous leader’s resignation.