Tanzania Finance Openness: Tanzania has opened its Treasury bills and government bonds market to all foreign investors, expanding access beyond EAC, SADC and the diaspora after FX rule changes. East Africa Energy Hub: Uganda and Tanzania backed a MoU to build the Tanga Regional Energy Hub, aiming to move from crude exports to refining, storage, petrochemicals and cross-border infrastructure. Mozambique LNG Push: Daewoo E&C says it has received a letter of intent to support Rovuma LNG Phase 1, with ExxonMobil Mozambique targeting a final investment decision by end-2026. South Africa Immigration Tech: South Africa will launch an Electronic Travel Authorisation system at OR Tambo on 12 August to speed entry while tightening border security. South Africa Migration Tensions: Anti-migrant protests continue weekly in Johannesburg as government seeks tougher enforcement without fuelling xenophobia. Wildlife and Food Crisis: In Tanzania’s Karagwe, residents say elephant raids are destroying crops while compensation payments are delayed. Public Safety and Health: South Africa’s sin tax hasn’t curbed dangerous drinking, with experts calling for stronger enforcement and education. Football Spotlight: WAFCON continues to shape the region’s headlines, with Ghana and Mali battling for quarter-final spots and Cameroon advancing. Ebola Alert: Africa CDC and WHO urge community action as DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak worsens. Sports Tragedy: Uganda mourns footballer David Owori, killed after a robbery attempt in Kampala.