Emergency Health: African health ministers adopted a 2026–2030 framework to build national emergency medical teams in every country by 2030, shifting from reaction to readiness. Governance & Democracy: Tanzania’s political parties and civil society called for dialogue, stronger institutions and reforms to prevent a repeat of 2025 election divisions. Regional Payments: Tanzania urged wider bank participation and better use of local currencies, plus deeper integration of cross-border payment systems, as activity on platforms declines. Tanzania Mourning: Nigeria’s Tinubu joined regional leaders in mourning Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Cameroon Conflict: Armed separatists enforced a weeklong lockdown in Cameroon’s Anglophone Northwest and Southwest, with schools closed and clashes reported. Cameroon Tragedy: At least nine died in a boat collision linking Cameroon and Nigeria. South Africa Economy: The rand slipped ahead of GDP data expected to show contraction. South Africa Politics: An Ipsos poll shows ANC leading in Johannesburg ahead of local elections. Oil & Industry: Liberia’s petroleum regulator joined a continental forum to strengthen oversight as licensing rounds approach. Africa Business & Trade: SolitAir launched a cargo route to Ghana, expanding its network across Africa. Climate Risk: El Niño strengthening raises alarms for drought, flooding and food and health impacts across parts of Africa.