DStv Reshuffle: MultiChoice has unveiled simpler DStv packages for South Africa, adding a standalone Sports tier and a Movies & Series tier, with more sport and fewer repeats. Energy Shock Response: The AfDB launched a $5.1bn response plan to cushion Africa’s energy and fertiliser crisis, combining new loans and concessional funding for short-term relief and longer-term resilience. Ebola Funding Boost: The UK increased support for Ebola response in DR Congo to €78.7m, with Africa CDC saying it will strengthen cross-border coordination and preparedness. Visa Ease for Ukrainians: South Africa simplified a 90-day visa for Ukrainians via the ETA system, aiming for approval within 24 hours. Climate Warning for Namibia: Namibia faces a hotter, drier 2026/27 season as El Niño intensifies, raising risks for water, farming and health systems. Migration and Xenophobia: Senegal’s PM urged an end to xenophobic rhetoric while tightening border controls; South Africa also reported continued focus on managing returns after anti-migrant unrest. Football & Global Spotlight: Africa’s presence in the UEFA Champions League and Ballon d’Or nominations stayed in focus, with Achraf Hakimi and Sadio Mané among the continent’s top contenders. Security & Crime Watch: South Africa released Q1 crime stats showing declines in several serious crimes, while experts warned attempted violence remains a concern.