UN Reform & Representation: St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ PM Godwin Friday used his maiden UNGA address to demand Security Council reform, climate-finance changes and reparatory justice, including at least one permanent African seat. UNGA Security Agenda: Nigeria’s VP Kashim Shettima pressed for Africa’s permanent UN Security Council seats and warned reforms are stagnating, while President Tinubu said terrorists, criminal networks and cybercriminals exploit gaps between national responses. AI for Public Service: The AfDB launched free AI training for African public officials at UNGA81, partnering with UNDP AI Hub, Google and Apolitical. Maritime Governance & Gender: Ghana hosted a Gulf of Guinea summit on maritime security with women’s leadership at the center. Regional Politics: Morocco’s parliamentary elections showed managed pluralism and continuity, with PAM leading despite low turnout. Conflict Watch: Renewed fighting in Ethiopia’s Tigray has disrupted internet and phone services, with UN concern about civilian harm. Youth & Digital Priorities: African leaders assessed progress on the Pact for the Future, focusing on youth empowerment, digital transformation and financing. Uganda ESG Push: Uganda opened its first national ESG conference and expo, calling for an ESG framework to guide investment. Identity Systems: Seamfix marked National ID Day 2026, urging trusted digital identity to expand access to services.