Election Diplomacy: Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim congratulated Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed after the general election win, stressing shared Global South priorities and deeper cooperation. Infrastructure Finance: Zimbabwe has applied to join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to unlock long-term funding for energy, water, transport and climate-resilient projects. Construction Tech: Kenya’s Nairobi expo drew hundreds to see Chinese smart machinery, with buyers eyeing upgrades for real estate and building supply chains. Sovereign Wealth & Investment: Aliko Dangote is set to speak at Angola’s African Sovereign Investors Forum in Luanda, highlighting cross-border capital and sector investment plans. Regional Food Security: Kenya launched IGAD’s Soil Health and Fertilizer Hub, aiming to reverse land degradation and improve fertilizer access across the region. Energy & Mobility: Spiro secured an extra $55m from NewTrails Capital to expand EV infrastructure and battery-swapping across seven African markets. Trade Facilitation: Nigeria expanded its AfCFTA air cargo export corridor with RwandAir, cutting freight costs by over 50% and boosting export volumes. Ebola Watch: DRC Ebola cases surpassed 1,000 as officials warned the peak is still ahead. Refugee Solidarity: Nigeria reaffirmed refugee protection and durable solutions ahead of World Refugee Day 2026.