Tourism & Investment: Angola will host the Angola Investment Summit in Luanda (June 17–19), aiming to attract investors and push tourism-led growth through public-private partnerships. Culture & Heritage: Zimbabwe marked Culture Day at Plumtree Prison, using music, skills training and rehabilitation to support inmates’ reintegration. Diplomacy & Global South ties: Russia and Zimbabwe pledged closer UN cooperation as Zimbabwe prepares for a UNSC seat, while Venezuela and Guinea-Bissau reviewed plans to deepen South-South collaboration. Finance & Regulation: Nigeria’s CBN proposed tougher rules for financial holding companies, including limits on parent involvement in lending decisions and a minimum 51% stake in subsidiaries. Health breakthrough: Kenya’s MTRH performed the country’s first TIPS procedure for advanced liver disease, expanding specialised care. Ebola support: The UAE pledged additional backing to WHO efforts to contain Ebola in Africa. World Cup & mobility: The US revoked visas tied to birth tourism networks, while an Africa top referee was denied entry ahead of FIFA duties. Sustainable development: AAK launched its AAK Academy in Ghana to boost innovation in chocolate and shea value addition.