Police Reform in South Africa: The ISS reports SAPS’s “Police Reset Agenda” hinges on 140 high-crime station commanders, with new oversight, resources and performance monitoring aimed at rebuilding public trust. Governance & Elections in South Africa: Ahead of 30 September mass action and 4 November local polls, March and March plans a “Men’s March” against GBV and crime, while political leaders urge turnout amid service-delivery frustration. Cameroon GBV Accountability: Cameroon’s women’s ministry says a femicide bill will be considered in parliament’s November session after rising killings and public anger over government inaction. Burkina Faso Resource Sovereignty: Burkina Faso inaugurated its first gold refinery in Ouagadougou, aiming to process more gold domestically and create jobs while tightening control over a sector plagued by smuggling and insecurity. Ethiopia Conflict Update: Fighting has resumed in Tigray after months of tension, with renewed offensives threatening the fragile Pretoria Agreement. Digital Learning Access: Helios Towers and UNICEF announced a multi-year push to connect schools and expand Learning Passport and Giga in DRC, Malawi and Tanzania. Fisheries Governance Reform (Liberia): Liberia launched a three-year initiative to improve fisheries transparency, enforcement and public oversight to curb IUU fishing. Information Integrity: The Federation of African Journalists urged governments to strengthen access to information to fight digital misinformation, especially around elections and emergencies. Ebola Response (DRC): DRC recorded 8,067 Ebola cases and 3,901 deaths, with Africa CDC warning the outbreak is not under control. Youth & Political Space (Liberia): Young Liberians called for electoral reforms ahead of 2029, including youth representation in party leadership and the elections commission.