Disability Rights Accountability: Legislators at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Cape Town accused governments of failing to enforce disability laws, citing cases like forced retirement of disabled public servants and bypassing qualified PwDs for senior roles. Credit Rating Reform: The African Union launched plans for an Africa Credit Rating Agency to cut the “African risk premium” by judging economies with better local context. World Bank Leadership: World Bank Group president Ajay Banga appointed Nobel laureate Michael Kremer as chief economist and senior VP for development economics, effective October 1. Ethiopia Investment Push: IFC welcomed Ethiopia’s reforms, pointing to progress on inflation, foreign-exchange pressures and reserves that should unlock private investment. AI Governance for Rights: Arab states urged a human-rights-first AI governance roadmap to prevent rights violations as generative AI reshapes workplaces and learning. Ghana Skills-to-Work Deal: Ghana’s TVET Service and DTI signed an MoU to strengthen industry-led training, apprenticeships and transition-to-work support. Nigeria Fuel Shock: Labour warned petrol prices hitting record N1,500/litre could trigger wider cost-of-living pressure. South Africa Justice Probe Milestone: The Madlanga Commission marked one year of hearings, saying testimony has already led to arrests, charges, suspensions and resignations. LGBTIQ+ Inclusion in Data: Lesotho’s 2026 census included questions on gender identity and sexuality, with advocates saying it could drive policy change.