Reparatory Justice Push (Ghana): Ghana will host the “Next Steps Conference on Reparatory Justice” in Accra from June 17-19, aiming to move the UN reparations agenda from recognition to implementation, with AU Champion President John Dramani Mahama and legal, policy and diaspora voices shaping a roadmap. Ebola Crisis (DR Congo): The Red Cross warns the DR Congo Ebola outbreak has yet to peak and could last up to a year, as G7 leaders call for a strong, coordinated response amid rising case numbers and cross-border spread concerns. Courtroom Shock (Ghana/Canada): A Canadian federal court upheld the denial of Thomas Partey’s visa, ruling he will miss Ghana’s World Cup opener against Panama, after the decision was tied to ongoing UK sexual-assault and rape charges. Smart Cities Debate (Namibia): Windhoek unveiled a People-Centred Smart City Strategy 2026-2036, betting on fibre, digital governance and mobility upgrades while arguing basic services must stay central. Agriculture Exports (Ghana): Ghana’s Standards Authority launched a national Organic Certification Scheme to help farmers cut reliance on costly foreign certification and access premium international markets. Security Watch (Sahel): A new brief says Islamic State’s Sahel affiliate is entering a more advanced phase, with growing coordination and capability across the region. World Cup Spotlight (Algeria/France): Luca Zidane, son of Zinedine Zidane, headlines Algeria’s World Cup story as he starts against Argentina, drawing global attention to his heritage and switch to Algeria.