Sierra Leone–EU Sanctions: The European Commission suspended €18m in aid to Sierra Leone after it refused to arrest and extradite Dutch cocaine fugitive Jos Leijdekkers (“Bolle Jos”), with more payments at risk. Ghana–UN Accountability: Ghana’s Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa told the UN General Assembly that the ICC needs protection, not condemnation, and pushed for stronger Africa’s representation and reparatory justice. Nigeria–U.S. Counter-Terror: Nigeria’s defence chief reaffirmed deepening military ties with the U.S., focusing on joint training, intelligence sharing, border surveillance and counter-IED support. Kenya–Dangote Refinery Backlash: Uganda’s United Green Movement urged Kenya to stop the Sh2.2tr Dangote Lamu refinery, calling it unconstitutional and environmentally harmful. Ghana Football Governance: Ghana’s parliamentary minority demanded a reset of Black Stars administration and player selection after poor AFCON qualifying results. Africa–AI Rights Debate: A human-centric AI discussion warned that city AI could improve services while also enabling surveillance and profiling. Health & Education Oversight: South Africa’s NUST faced scrutiny after admission oversight in its medical lab programme left students short of practical training capacity. Conservation Logistics: DHL helped relocate a rescued gorilla from Nigeria to Congo’s rehabilitation centre. Agriculture Biosecurity: Towns in Kenya and elsewhere tightened African swine fever controls, including bans on live pig movement.