Immigration Crackdown & Jobs: South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa laid out a five-point plan to tackle illegal immigration, including tougher workplace inspections, dedicated immigration courts, and intensified identification and deportation of undocumented foreign nationals—while stressing unemployment and weak service delivery are not caused by migrants alone. Employer Accountability: Ramaphosa warned employers who knowingly hire undocumented workers could face harsher penalties, including jail, as the state moves to stop vigilante enforcement and xenophobic violence. Youth Employment Gap: New labour data highlights how education levels shape youth job prospects, with unemployment highest among young people without matric and lowest among university graduates. Ghana Evacuation Wrap: Ghana’s final batch of 342 evacuees arrived in Accra after South Africa’s xenophobia-related incidents, with officials urging returnees to heal and rebuild. Nigeria Tax Debate: Nigeria’s CETA Bill heads to third reading, raising fears it could increase costs for manufacturers and affect jobs and investment. Health Workforce Pressure: Congo’s Ebola response continues to strain underpaid frontline health workers, as WHO rolls out a $518m plan for DRC. Road Accident Fund Reform: South Africa is exploring a hybrid funding model for the Road Accident Fund and a new no-fault benefits framework to ease fiscal pressure.