Syria Rebuilds Ties: Switzerland is opening a cooperation office in Damascus as it seeks a bigger role in post-Assad reconstruction, with Syrian officials signalling openness to Swiss engagement. East Africa Golf: The Sterling Invitational kicks off Sept 4-6 at Kilimanjaro Worldlife & Golf Estate, bringing 80 amateur golfers from Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda for WAGR-ranked competition. Liberia Accountability Debate: A former student leader urges Liberians not to treat allegations around Liberia’s NPA MD as proof, stressing due process and institutional investigation. Nigeria Agritech Boost: FCMB plans AI advisory in local languages (Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo) to widen farmers’ access to finance and support. Science Collaboration Push: Nigeria’s Young Academy calls for cross-disciplinary research to tackle societal problems, moving beyond siloed science. Malawi Tax Pressure: Malawi’s finance minister challenges the tax authority to widen the base and improve collections as donor support declines. Ghana Fisheries Transparency: Ghana is designated a Fisheries Transparency Initiative implementing country, earning international recognition for more open fisheries governance. DRC Connectivity Leap: Airtel and Starlink launch Africa’s first satellite-to-phone mobile service in the DRC, aiming to extend coverage to remote areas. Somalia-Türkiye Partnership: Somalia marks 15 years of strategic partnership with Türkiye, highlighting security, education and infrastructure cooperation. Nigeria Road Spending: Nigeria’s FEC approves ₦438bn for road projects and trailer park concessions nationwide. Ghana Nuclear Plan: Ghana’s nuclear programme is urged to be treated as a strategic national project to move from planning to construction readiness. Ebola Update: WHO says DRC’s Ebola outbreak remains far from control, with international aid still under strain.