Workforce & Youth Policy: Nigeria’s FEC approved major NYSC reforms, including a new uniform, civilian leadership structure, digital call-up, safer deployment and skills-based training to boost employability. SME Finance: Kenya’s KDC unveiled an Sh18.5bn (plus Sh51.8bn) financing pipeline targeting long-term capital for SMEs and sectors like manufacturing, automotive and climate finance—aimed at job creation. Regional Trade & Jobs: SACU leaders agreed to set up a Regional Innovative Funding Mechanism with an initial N$5bn to back development projects across member states, with a push for industrialisation and competitiveness. Labour Market Shock: British American Tobacco plans to cut about 9,000 jobs globally in an AI-driven restructuring; South Africa’s white-collar staff may also face further cuts after earlier production shutdown plans. Migration & HR Risk (South Africa): South Africa braces for June 30 anti-immigration protests as police deploy to prevent violence; thousands of migrants have started fleeing and repatriations are accelerating, while rights groups warn of statelessness and attacks on journalists. Health & Workplace Compliance: South Africa’s Tobacco Bill moves forward as Parliament advances stricter smoke-free indoor rules and expands regulation to vaping—implications for employers and retailers. Education & Child Protection: SAHRC says sexual violence prevention in schools is failing due to poor coordination, incomplete staff vetting and weak enforcement of reporting laws. Women’s Economic & Health Agenda: A report highlights endometriosis in Nigeria as a long-misdiagnosed crisis that can cost women years, jobs and fertility—calling for earlier diagnosis and better care access.