Tanzania Urban Rights: Sinza homeowners in Dar es Salaam say they will challenge a 2026–2046 development plan in court, fearing it could affect ownership and compensation as they await responses to 30 issues raised with the lands ministry. Climate & Flood Risk: Tanzania’s meteorology authority warns El Niño rains could intensify from late September into December, with flood-prone communities saying they have nowhere safe to relocate. BRICS & Raw-Materials Trap: South Africa’s Ramaphosa tells BRICS leaders not to repeat a system where Africa exports minerals while others capture manufacturing value, urging investment in beneficiation and local capacity. Namibia Development vs Conservation: A Namibia commentary argues conservation should not become a blanket veto on mining, green hydrogen, renewables and tourism—development must happen, but with the right “how” and “price.” Namibia Health Access: Namibia inaugurates its first state-owned MRI machine at Windhoek Central Hospital, aiming to cut reliance on costly private scans. Ebola Update (DRC): Africa CDC warns the fast-growing Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC is spreading beyond Ituri into North Kivu and Haut-Uele amid insecurity and health worker disruptions. Xenophobia Fallout (Nigeria–South Africa): Nigeria suspends official parliamentary visits and boycotts South African legislative activities over xenophobic attacks; consulate officials also condemn the killing of a Nigerian bishop in Johannesburg. Tanzania Tech & Wildlife: Tanzania deploys drones and motorcycles to detect human-wildlife conflicts earlier, while also inviting partners to support education reforms and digital infrastructure. Sports (Namibia–South Africa): South Africa beat Namibia by 157 runs in the second ODI to take a 2-0 series lead, with Namibia opting to bowl in the match preview.