Ekurhuleni Corruption Crackdown: South Africa’s SAPS arrested four current and former Ekurhuleni municipal officials, including suspended legal head Kemi Behari and former city manager Imogen Mashazi, tied to recommendations from the Madlanga Commission, with court appearances set in Boksburg. Immigration Pressure on Jobs: Soweto residents escalated anti-undocumented-migrant protests, urging landlords to stop renting to foreign nationals and targeting spaza shops and businesses linked to undocumented workers. Labour & Migration Policy Push: Civil society group March and March petitioned parliament to tighten immigration enforcement, border management and labour compliance, calling for audits of asylum and work permits and prosecution of employers hiring undocumented workers. Ebola Response Disrupted: Ebola health workers in eastern DR Congo went on strike over unpaid benefits and worsening conditions, threatening containment as the outbreak intensifies. Agrifood Jobs Focus: A new Malabo Montpellier Panel report says agrifood systems can create decent, inclusive employment for Africa’s youth if policies accelerate rural transformation. Women Farmers’ Role: FAO highlights women farmers as central to agrifood value chains and resilient food systems, linking gender investment to food security and growth. Nigeria Tourism Drive: Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu said the country is yet to fully harness tourism potential, stressing jobs and revenue benefits. Corporate Leadership Move: UBA announced Tony Elumelu’s retirement as group chairman after 12 years, naming Emmanuel Nnorom as successor. Digital Sovereignty Debate: Commentary questions whether South Africa’s AI and cloud investment will deliver value locally and who will own the gains. Energy & Gold Security: Reporting links Sudan’s war-driven gold trade to Egypt’s crackdown on illegal prospectors, framing mining as both a security and revenue issue.