Dangote Refinery IPO: Aliko Dangote says the minimum IPO subscription is pegged at 10 shares to widen participation by ordinary Nigerians, as the 700,000 bpd refinery readies for a major wealth-creation push. African Energy Week: Ahead of AEW 2026 in Cape Town, the African Energy Chamber urges leaders to protect cross-border investment and keep dialogue open despite Nigeria–South Africa tensions. BRICS Cultural Push: BRICS leaders call for protection and repatriation of cultural heritage, adopting the New Delhi Declaration and backing the Bhopal Declaration on culture’s role in people-to-people ties. Jobs & Skills Gap: Namibia’s NOVA trains AI and robotics technicians, responding to a skills mismatch where millions of graduates struggle to find formal work. Workplace Training for Youth: PMI refreshes its PMP certification to better match AI-enabled delivery, stakeholder leadership and business alignment—skills employers are asking for. Kenya Trader Crackdown: Kenya’s crackdown on foreign traders sparks fears of xenophobia and regional tension, with Ruto saying foreigners are welcome if they follow the rules. Pensions Portability: Kenya and Uganda move toward cross-border pension savings transfers, making retirement benefits more portable for workers moving within East Africa. US Travel Rules: The US confirms ESTA visa-free access for 42 countries, with no African countries included—meaning Africans still need embassy routes. ICE Detention Case: A US judge orders release of a Kenyan medical worker from ICE detention after stroke-risk concerns. Malawi Responsible Gambling: Malawi’s gaming regulator warns students against treating betting as a livelihood. Critical Minerals Watch: Malawi’s rare-earth and graphite mining hopes raise big expectations, but experts warn against repeating the “export wealth, keep little” pattern.