Maritime Security: Africa’s leaders are being urged to stop relying on foreign powers to protect the continent’s waters, with calls for stronger navies, modern surveillance and regional cooperation after discussions at Nigeria’s Sea Power for Africa Symposium. South Africa Economy & Governance: South Africa’s economic activity dipped in June, while Cabinet approved a new Integrated Social Facilitation Framework to curb “construction mafia” disruptions through standardised community engagement. Ebola Research: A South African firm says it has developed a potential Ebola treatment and plans clinical trials in DRC, Uganda and South Sudan. Migration Tensions: Xenophobic violence and anti-foreigner protests in South Africa continue to strain diplomacy, with regional traditional leaders planning talks with Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa. Namibia Development: Namibia’s president says AI should create jobs as the country secures a China-backed Smart City investment, while new data shows only 65% of graduates are employed. Connectivity & Telecoms: Airtel Africa secured a $150m IFC loan for network modernisation, and Fastjet expands links via Euroairlines and Etihad partnerships. Sports & Culture: Morocco’s World Cup run heads into a France quarter-final, and Namibia’s and Tanzania’s cultural and youth events keep drawing regional attention.