Migration Crackdown & Public Safety: President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed South Africans on illegal immigration, stressing border security, respect for immigration laws, and action against irregular migration while rejecting citizens taking enforcement into their own hands. Xenophobia Evacuation Jobs (Ghana): Ghana’s foreign affairs minister Samuel Ablakwa said returnees from South Africa passed security screening with no criminal links, while government and partners secured about 200 jobs (including 100 via Engineers and Planners) to help evacuees reintegrate. Diaspora Value: Ablakwa highlighted record US$7.8bn remittances in 2025, arguing diaspora support underpins Ghana’s economy and justifies protection for citizens abroad. Employment Shock in SA: eThekwini’s EPWP funding freeze (about R8.5m) threatens nearly 9,000 workers after Auditor-General concerns over irregular payments and ghost beneficiaries. Anti-Corruption in Policing: Gauteng police launched disciplinary action after a viral video involving an officer allegedly returning cash tied to a bribe. Youth Credit Shift (Kenya): Sacco-led lending is expanding as banks exclude young borrowers, with affordable loans and grants reaching youth enterprises in counties like Machakos. Labour & Governance (Nigeria): A report argues Nigeria’s rural development is still blocked by local council funding controls, calling for stronger checks as funds flow directly to councils.