Connectivity Leap: Airtel Africa and Elon Musk’s Starlink launched Africa’s first satellite-to-phone service in the DRC, letting compatible phones connect directly to satellites for SMS and limited data. Energy & Trade Risk: A fresh attack on a UAE oil vessel in the Strait of Hormuz is raising fears of higher freight, insurance costs and fuel prices for import-dependent African economies. Migration & Reintegration: Abia State in Nigeria approved N1m each for 31 verified returnees from South Africa, with profiling to guide longer-term support. Agriculture & China Ties: A South African industry representative says deeper cooperation with China—boosted by zero-tariff access—could expand exports and value-add in farming. Women’s Football: Cameroon and Malawi set for the WAFCON final, with Cameroon chasing a first title after a surprise run. Regional Agenda: South Africa takes over the SADC chairmanship, pushing migration, trade and critical minerals higher on the agenda. Currency Watch: Libya’s banks plan to join China’s CIPS, while more African lenders deepen yuan-linked payments. Sports & Talent: Senegal reportedly agrees a four-year deal with Patrick Vieira as coach, as preparations begin for a new cycle.