Appointments & Power Balance: Nigeria’s “Yorubanization” debate is back in focus after renewed claims that President Tinubu’s administration leans heavily on Yoruba and South-West figures in top security and economic roles, with critics pointing to patterns across police, army, intelligence, anti-graft and customs. Education Discipline in Ghana: Ghana’s classroom crisis is framed as a national emergency, with calls to restore order and moral grounding as campus violence and indiscipline rise. Teacher Pay Reform (Ghana): Eduwatch urges Ghana to fund and roll out the promised 20% rural/deprived-area teacher allowance before deployments, warning delays could undermine retention. Kenya Trade Insurance: Kenya’s new mandatory local marine cargo insurance rules are pushing importers to review contracts to avoid paying twice as enforcement begins. Kenya Finance Hub Growth: Nairobi International Financial Centre certifies 15 new firms, targeting $200m in fresh investment and more jobs across digital finance, AI, climate and capital markets. Gavi Health Security: Gavi’s board backs a 2026–2030 push including more support for fragile settings and extra funding for African vaccine manufacturing. Nigeria Ports & Aviation Consumer Rights: NPA and customs agents move to ease Apapa/Tin Can congestion, while Nigeria’s aviation regulator reports improved passenger complaint resolution and targets 90% in 2026. Ebola Response Funding: Africa CDC warns Ebola drug trials in DRC face a funding shortfall, even as WHO and partners expand response tools. Kenya Water for Traders: Nyeri’s Kiawara onion hub gets a new water supply project after years of scarcity, aimed at traders, households and a local school.