Eskom Governance: South Africa reappoints Mteto Nyati as Eskom chair for another three years, with the energy minister backing continuity even as critics question unbundling pace. Maritime Jobs & Trade: Nigeria approves modernisation and upgrades for Onne, Rivers, Delta and Calabar ports, plus six new deep seaports, aiming to decongest Lagos and boost employment. Export Standards: Nigeria moves to a QR-based Halal certification framework so buyers can trace products to factories of origin. Labour Mobility: Ghana and Germany explore structured labour exchange for skilled workers, creating legal pathways and tackling irregular migration drivers. Education Costs: Ghana faces renewed scrutiny over private-school textbook practices that force families to buy new materials every year. Youth & Skills: Nigeria’s gymnastics federation gets praise for “Catch Them Young” grassroots programmes in schools. Tech Ecosystem: A webinar spotlights how Burundi and Cameroon can unlock tech growth via better infrastructure, financing and policy. Politics & Accountability: Liberia opposition parties unite to challenge the Boakai government over democracy, security, corruption and border issues. Energy Infrastructure: Djibouti begins a new Damerjog terminal to store 375,000m³ and process 5m tonnes annually, targeting Ethiopia’s fuel supply.