US–Africa Trade: The US Senate approved a two-year extension of AGOA, keeping duty-free access for 32 sub-Saharan countries until Dec 2028. South Africa Migration Costs: South Africa says it has spent about R292m repatriating foreign nationals under Ramaphosa’s migration crackdown, and is seeking reimbursement from Malawi, Nigeria and Ethiopia. Jobs Pressure in SA: Unemployment in South Africa rose to 33.6% in Q2, with 345,000 more people joining the jobless ranks. Illegal Mining Crackdown: Cabinet approved changes to criminalise illegal mining, with penalties that could reach 30 years and large fines. West Africa Fuel Pricing: Nigeria’s regulator pushed for a regional refined-fuel benchmark and trading hub to move Africa from price-taking to price discovery. China’s Auto Shift: Chinese automakers are increasingly moving from exporting to local production in Africa, with Chery’s South Africa plant a key signal. Namibia Development Debate: Namibia’s housing recovery is constrained by serviced land shortages, while mining growth faces the balancing act of sustainability and community impact. Regional Trade Links: Nigeria and Botswana plan a SADC trade gateway to use AfCFTA access and cut non-tariff barriers. Sports & WAFCON: Nigeria and South Africa face off for a World Cup play-off spot after both were eliminated from WAFCON semifinals.