Sports & Identity: Kenya submitted a bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi, a potential first for Africa’s flagship track event. Women’s Rights & Activism: An Afghan human rights defender says Afghan women are drawing lessons from South Africa’s apartheid-era resistance in the fight against “gender apartheid” under the Taliban. Immigration Reform: South Africa launched an Electronic Travel Authorisation, rejecting 6,126 fraudulent applications and aiming to speed up legitimate travel and investment. Women’s Football: South Africa and Ghana kept 2027 Women’s World Cup hopes alive with play-off wins, while Nigeria’s Super Falcons were knocked out by South Africa. Youth, Jobs & Security: A survey across 16 countries finds most young Africans see unemployment as the top threat to local safety. Child Protection: Tanzania rescued a 10-year-old pupil from forced marriage and ordered a crackdown on school withdrawals. Regional Migration: Experts warn SADC migration crises can’t be solved by South Africa alone, calling for shared rules across the region. Energy & Industry: China locked in a year-long supply of South African iron ore as it expands its grip on the $132bn market; Mozambique’s Rovuma LNG development moves toward preliminary engineering ahead of final investment decisions. Governance & Press Freedom: Gabon’s regulator suspended Info241, prompting CPJ to call it censorship. Conflict Updates: Mali says 82 soldiers held by armed groups have been freed.