Sports & Inclusion: Tanzania says para-athletes are being blocked from international chances because local classification services lack international certification, forcing costly trips abroad and sometimes ending in “not eligible” results. Environment vs Growth: Namibia’s officials argue conservation shouldn’t be an absolute brake on industry, pointing to coexistence examples like Tsau //Khaeb amid mining-claim disputes. Health Diplomacy: Namibia rejects US demands for access to HIV and pathogen data, citing sovereignty and privacy, as the US plans to stop funding Namibia’s HIV programme after 2027. Trade & Borders: Nigeria and Benin move to close customs systems gaps at Sèmè–Kraké with plans for real-time data sharing to cut delays and improve enforcement. Climate Finance: Somalia shares its climate-finance approach at a Brazil meeting, stressing whole-of-government resilience in fragile settings. Geopolitics: A debate on Russia-Africa policy highlights that Russia’s influence still leans more on irregular security and summit diplomacy than on cash compared with rivals. Botswana Green Economy: Botswana plans to partner with Zimbabwe’s waste firm to turn landfills into recycling hubs and green energy.