Football Investment: Tanzania’s Simba SC honorary president Mohammed “Mo” Dewji says he’s set aside Sh30bn to build a modern Bunju complex in Dar es Salaam, including a stadium, training pitches, gym and recovery centres—pending the club’s trustees’ approval. Youth Mentorship: Ghana’s MENFYD Foundation mentored about 300 girls in Eastern Region through “Story of Our Lives,” mixing life stories with sexual and reproductive health, mental health and substance-abuse education. FIFA Governance Fallout: CAF backed FIFA chief Gianni Infantino ahead of the 2027 election, endorsing FIFA’s apology over mishandled processes—while UEFA and Infantino continue trading denials over a reported payout tied to an alleged affair. Nigeria-Canada Investment Push: President Tinubu approved a high-powered delegation led by Femi Gbajabiamila to attend Nigeria’s diaspora investment conference in Toronto (Aug 12–15). West Africa Crackdown: Senegal charged 71 men over “unnatural acts” as authorities intensify its homosexuality crackdown, with some charges dropped. EU Migration Tensions: Spain began checks on travellers from Italy after the Ceuta migrant crisis, escalating a tit-for-tat dispute. Health Tech Upgrade: WHO donated laptops to Ghana’s health institutions to strengthen digital disease surveillance and faster outbreak response. Energy Access Gap: Sierra Leone still has nearly 6m people without electricity access, underscoring the scale of the country’s power deficit.