Ethiopia’s Political Reset: Ethiopia inaugurated the 7th House of Peoples’ Representatives and installed Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for a second term, completing a constitutional transition with new parliamentary leadership in both chambers. Horn of Africa Realignment: Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea and Somalia signalled a new regional alliance in Alamein, aiming to shape security and governance across the Red Sea and Nile-linked disputes. Ghana Space Push: Ghana’s Cabinet approved steps to upgrade the Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute into a full Ghana Space Agency, with satellites geared toward practical development needs. Namibia at IPU: Namibia joined the 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union assembly in Arusha, with a nominee backed for an IPU UN affairs committee role. Nigeria Court Politics: Omoyele Sowore’s “Free Nnamdi Kanu” case in Abuja was adjourned, while another court win affirmed Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as Accord Party’s 2027 presidential candidate. Sudan Ceasefire Diplomacy: A US envoy met Sudan’s top general Burhan in Egypt as Washington presses for a ceasefire and political talks. Public-Private Partnerships for Social Services: A continental forum in Addis Ababa urged better project preparation and new financing models to make PPPs work for affordable education, health, housing, water and energy. Fraud-Fighting Focus: Kuwait hosted a MENAFATF workshop to build capacity against money laundering and terrorist financing. Health Safety Watch: US officials said they are monitoring a reported suspected pneumonic plague death in Russia amid limited information.