South Africa Justice Watch: A court order forfeiting about R326m in luxury assets tied to the Maumela syndicate is raising fresh questions as authorities still haven’t charged Morgan Hangwani Maumela over the Tembisa Hospital allegations, while a new testimony-influence allegation involving sidelined police minister Senzo Mchunu deepens concerns about manipulation inside the criminal-justice system. Public Safety & Conservation: A wildlife guard, Richard Otwey, was shot dead during a patrol in Ghana’s Kakum Forest Reserve; one suspect was arrested and another remains at large. Burkina Faso Insurgency: JNIM fighters are rejecting the “terrorist” label, demanding Islamic law and framing their campaign as a religious-political struggle. Local Governance Politics (SA): ANC SG Fikile Mbalula defended the party’s service delivery record, blaming coalition rule for Johannesburg’s decline, as the ANC faces criticism over delayed mayoral candidate announcements ahead of local elections. DRC Peace Process: DR Congo and M23 agreed a Doha-framework roadmap for renewed peace talks, prioritising ceasefire monitoring and verification. Health & Education Funding (Kenya): President Ruto released Sh18bn capitation funds and cut subsidised fertiliser to Sh2,000, while pushing a tertiary funding bill. Ebola Response (DRC): Congo’s second-deadliest Ebola outbreak continues amid misinformation and conflict, with thousands of cases and deaths reported. Elections & Courts (Nigeria): Atiku’s fuel subsidy debate continues to spark legal and political pushback as Nigeria’s 2027 race tightens. Ghana Blue Economy Governance: Ghana’s fisheries ministry, UNDP and the AU are starting work on a Blue Economy Commission (Enabling) Bill to strengthen legal and institutional coordination. Youth, Jobs & Security (Ghana): A counter-extremism centre warns that unemployment and governance gaps are increasing Ghana’s vulnerability to violent extremism. Women in Governance & Delivery (SA): A Women’s Month feature highlights growing female leadership across South Africa’s transport and logistics sector. Reparative Justice (Namibia): Namibia received 86 remains from South Africa, including liberation heroes Festus Nehale and Simon Petrus Niilenge, in a repatriation tied to national healing.