Deportation Safety in Equatorial Guinea: Police allegedly pulled guns on US third-country deportees in Malabo after a dispute over mobile phones, with witnesses and lawyers warning of security risks and poor access to care and legal help. Morocco–Sahara Diplomacy: Forty states renewed support for Morocco’s “full and complete sovereignty” over the Sahara, backing UN Security Council talks tied to Morocco’s autonomy plan and calling for Tindouf-camp return and integration. Human Rights Monitoring in Tindouf: NGOs urged independent oversight in Algeria’s Tindouf camps, alleging torture, racial discrimination and child recruitment. Kenya Court Challenge: A lawyer moved to stop a government directive targeting foreign small traders and hawkers, seeking urgent orders to prevent closures, confiscations and harassment. Kenya Emergency Spending Scrutiny: Kenya’s emergency spending hit Sh364.24bn over four years, raising concerns about misuse of constitutional emergency withdrawals. Africa–CARICOM Culture: St. Vincent and the Grenadines marked Africa/CARICOM Day with a culture-focused event highlighting shared heritage. Health & Food Debate: Nigeria-focused reporting reignited arguments over whether fortifying ultra-processed foods can tackle “hidden hunger” without worsening non-communicable disease burdens. AU Tax Cooperation: The AU and ATAF stepped up efforts to plug tax loopholes and strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation across Africa. GBV Funding Push: Southern African stakeholders called for stronger GBV implementation and financing as civic space shrinks.