Parliament & Policy: Malaysia’s Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul urged lawmakers across Africa to turn demographic realities like ageing into real laws, budgets and institutions. Education Governance: South Africa’s Basic Education Department says an independent probe found no fraud in the Foundation Phase textbook catalogue linked to Lighthouse Publishers, while another report highlights Gauteng’s school safety crisis with raids uncovering weapons and drugs. Executive Accountability: South Africa’s Phala Phala case continues as court hears claims about money allegedly hidden in a couch, with arguments focused on what counts as prohibited “paid work.” Public Services & Rights: Johannesburg’s Children’s Memorial Institute says a R44m billing dispute led to electricity disconnections affecting child-welfare NPOs and hospital laundry operations. Health & Security: Africa CDC says Congo’s Ebola response is still lagging on community surveillance as cases surge amid insecurity and displacement. Regional Governance: Somalia held its first in-country EALA public hearing on an anti-FGM bill, as Somalia’s FGM prevalence remains extremely high. Finance & Institutions: Nigeria’s Tinubu welcomed the AU’s October 7 launch of the African Credit Rating Agency, pushing for fairer risk assessments grounded in African realities. Corruption & Justice: Uganda’s SGBV coalition petitioned police and district leaders over alleged extortion and barriers to justice for survivors. Energy & Economy: Nigeria’s Niger Delta saw at least 37 deaths after people inhaled fumes during pipeline fuel theft, while West Africa’s MSGBC gas push shifts toward execution and investment. Digital Economy: Uber’s $16.9bn deal to buy Delivery Hero could reshape Africa’s delivery “last mile,” pending regulatory approvals.