Pan-African Insurance Push: FANAF is set to adopt a Pan-African Pact for Insurance Inclusion at its “Insurance for All” general assembly in Cotonou, aiming to double insurance penetration by 2040. Healthcare Capacity Boost: Merck Foundation marked World Health Day with First Ladies from Africa and Asia, highlighting 2,600 scholarships for healthcare specialists across 52 countries. Energy for Industry: Daystar Power says its solar partnership with Nestlé is now live at four factories across Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Senegal, nearing 7MW installed capacity. Regional Trade Integration: SADC legislators and UNCTAD wrapped training across 15 SADC countries on AfCFTA trade governance and tackling non-tariff barriers. Digital Finance in Ghana: Trident Digital Tech launched Sikaflow, a platform meant to help Ghana’s MSMEs formalise and access financial services. Security Cooperation: Nigeria’s NSA called for trusted partner coordination to counter terrorism, cybercrime and illicit finance. Diplomacy Watch: The AU moved to deepen ties with Iran, focusing on science, tech and capacity building. Payments Deal: BancABC signed a five-year partnership with Visa to expand digital payments in Zimbabwe. Climate Shock Prep: Zimbabwe launched a livestock feed and fodder dashboard to plan for drought and El Niño-linked shortages. Tech & AI Governance: UNESCO and the EU presented Nigeria’s AI readiness assessment report to strengthen ethical AI use. Media Event: CNN’s Global Perspectives will now be held in Doha on Oct 29.