Jobs & Skills: Togo’s Chamber of Commerce (CCI-Togo) kicked off its Femmes-Actions project to train 10 women (scaling to 250) for transport, logistics and cargo-handling roles, with classroom training plus a three-month work placement. Social Protection: Nigeria’s civil society coalition is pushing the government to expand pensions, health coverage and unemployment/accident protection to informal workers who are largely left out. Energy for SMEs: Ondo State launched the Lucky Light Initiative, a phased solar programme to power 1,000 small businesses and cut operating costs, alongside support for young entrepreneurs. Digital & Regulation: Ghana is building a trusted digital assets ecosystem through regulation, aiming to protect consumers while unlocking investment and jobs. Investment & Connectivity: US EXIM approved a $99.6m loan for Africell’s Angola expansion to upgrade mobile network tech and improve coverage. Agribusiness Jobs: Senegal’s Sadio Mané is funding an $20m mango agro-industrial park in Bambali, targeting 1,000 jobs and local processing capacity. Workplace Safety: South Africa’s Vlamo restaurant opened a criminal case after a viral threat video, and says it will add visible security. Leadership & Growth: Kenya’s Ruto heads to UNGA with an investment and AI agenda, including the Lamu refinery plan.