Mandela Day & Community Service: South Africa’s Parliament urged citizens to move beyond the “67 minutes” and tackle poverty, unemployment and inequality through everyday service. Nigeria Budget Scrutiny: The ADC and Atiku renewed calls for a forensic probe of Tinubu’s 2026 Appropriation Act after claims of ₦210bn duplicated allocations, arguing reforms aren’t improving living conditions. Youth Jobs Push (Ghana): The Igniting Dreams Summit in Wa, with Mastercard Foundation support, backed youth entrepreneurship with a pitch competition offering up to GH¢100,000 seed funding. Skills for Oil & Gas (Nigeria): NCDMB and Renaissance Africa launched a 12-month field readiness training for 300 young Nigerians, combining classroom work and on-the-job placements. Cross-Border Labour Protection (Botswana): Botswana warned citizens about Russia’s “false pretenses” recruitment schemes that can force men into combat. Governance & Courts (South Africa): Magistrates’ independence is back in focus after a judiciary conference backed moving magistrates under the Office of the Chief Justice, reducing dependence on the Department of Justice. Migration & Xenophobia Fallout (Namibia/SA): Namibia repatriated 14 citizens from South Africa amid anti-foreigner tensions, with returnees reporting job loss and uncertain reintegration. Regional Trade & Investment (Tanzania/Egypt): Tanzania and Egypt agreed to deepen ties across ports, agriculture and transport, with Egyptian projects already employing thousands of Tanzanians.