Migration & Regional Integration: South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa told SADC leaders he is “deeply concerned and ashamed” by xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals, warning the region cannot preach integration while practicing exclusion on the streets, after protests drove more than 178,000 African immigrants out of the country. Security Cooperation (DRC–Rwanda): A joint statement from the 6th Joint Security Coordination Mechanism meeting in Geneva says DRC and Rwanda agreed to advance monitoring and verification steps for the Washington Accords, with a trilateral planning conference planned for October. Parliament & Investment Climate (Ghana): Ghana’s Parliament backed reforms by the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) under Act 1173, including removing blanket minimum capital requirements for foreign investors (with sector-based capital checks). Anti-Corruption (Nigeria): The Nigeria Labour Congress pledged solidarity with the EFCC, framing kleptocracy and illicit financial flows as a direct threat to workers and calling for stronger institutions and whistleblower protection. Electoral Integrity (Zambia): Zambia’s electoral commission resumed vote counting after a suspension over violence and ballot theft, with results expected soon. Governance & Courts (South Africa): South Africa’s Constitutional Court set aside Shell/Impact Africa’s Wild Coast offshore exploration rights, citing failures in consultation and climate-related considerations. Humanitarian Crisis (Libya–Mediterranean): SOS Méditerranée reported 11 migrant bodies spotted off Libya, highlighting the deadly central Mediterranean crossings.