US–South Africa Visa Feud: Washington announced visa restrictions on some South Africans, alleging “race-based discrimination,” incitement of violence and land seizures without compensation—Pretoria hit back, saying the move misreads domestic policy and should be handled through diplomacy. South Africa Leadership on Medical Leave: President Cyril Ramaphosa stepped back from public engagements after returning from the BRICS summit, with Deputy Paul Mashatile also recovering from a procedure, as local elections loom. Serial Killer Fears in South Africa: Police warned women after eight bodies were found near Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo airport area, prompting intensified investigations. Anti-Corruption Scrutiny: The Madlanga Commission heard that South Africa’s asset declaration form is “very limited,” weakening oversight. Digital Infrastructure Push: The US plans up to $155m into WIOCC to expand African data centres and fibre networks. Cameroon Jobs Drive: Investment projects worth CFAF370.3bn are slated to create 14,267 jobs, led by metallurgy. Senegal Cyber & Data Centres: Cybastion plans about $300m for Senegal’s data centres, cybersecurity and skills. Pan-African Parliament Diplomacy: The Pan-African Parliament and NAM Parliamentary Network signed an MoU in Azerbaijan, while Azerbaijan–Pan-African cooperation talks continued. Aviation Connectivity Lesson: A new analysis argues Africa’s reliance on distant hubs like Dubai and Istanbul is raising costs and delays, strengthening the case for more direct intra-African routes.