Municipal Accountability in South Africa: South Africa’s Public Protector says Cape Town failed to progressively deliver basic services in Langa Flats and parts of Khayelitsha, citing gaps in sanitation, housing, refuse removal and health facility safety—fueling fresh scrutiny of DA governance claims. Anti-Corruption Oversight: South Africa launches the IDAC Ombud Oversight Office to police maladministration inside the anti-corruption unit itself, as the Madlanga Commission exposes institutional fractures and alleged interference. Local Governance & Party Politics: A new Bophuthatswana Civil Movement party secures IEC registration and will contest local elections across five provinces, reviving Lucas Mangope’s legacy. Anti-Corruption Pressure Across Africa: Rights groups mark African Anti-Corruption Day by accusing leaders of shielding corrupt elites and calling for an international anti-graft court to end impunity. Clean Cooking Finance: The IEA reports $900m in new commitments to expand clean cooking across Africa, building on earlier pledges to cut polluting fuel use. Regional Migration Lawmaking: ECOWAS Parliament urges stronger anti-trafficking laws, jobs for youth and support for returnees to curb irregular migration. Health & Service Delivery: Amref University plans a Beyond Zero teaching hospital to strengthen maternal and child health training. Governance Through Policy Dialogue: Nigeria’s “Policy Without Politics” podcast launches to connect policy decisions to real outcomes, starting with why good ideas fail in implementation. Food Security & Disease: Plateau pig farmers warn of African Swine Fever losses and farm closures, urging urgent government intervention. Education Affordability: NANS rejects reported WAEC/NECO fee hikes as insensitive and insufficiently consulted. Digital Agriculture: Ghana’s agribusiness stakeholders push digital market access to reduce post-harvest losses and improve export readiness. Organised Crime in CAR: Reports describe Wagner-linked criminal governance in the Central African Republic, including tramadol trafficking and illicit gold exports tied to state systems. World Cup Governance & Leadership: Senegal sacks coach Pape Thiaw after a disappointing 2026 campaign, while South Africa mourns midfielder Jayden Adams, confirmed dead at 25.