Burkina Faso Power Tensions: Ibrahim Traoré told community leaders he will “quash challengers,” amid rumours of a power struggle inside the junta after key figures went out of public view. DRC National Dialogue: Opposition groups in the C64 platform postponed a planned protest after President Félix Tshisekedi announced a national dialogue mediated by the AU, with talks led by religious organisations before Aug 15. Ghana Pension Governance: SSNIT introduced a strategic reporting framework for investee companies to strengthen board oversight and improve reporting quality for workers’ retirement security. South Africa Xenophobia Fallout: A Congolese pastor was arrested in Durban after allegedly stabbing a woman more than 40 times, with the case tied to the wider debate over illegal immigration and activism. Nigeria Oversight on Education Funds: The Senate expanded its Safe Schools investigation to TETFund, NELFUND, UBEC and humanitarian agencies, extending the probe by three weeks. AU Health Summit in Accra: African leaders opened an AU extraordinary health session calling for stronger domestic financing, accountability and faster progress on ending AIDS, TB and preventable maternal deaths. ECOWAS Appointments: Liberia secured two senior ECOWAS roles—an ECOWAS Court judge and a commissioner for economic affairs and agriculture—approved at the bloc’s summit. Liberia/ECOWAS Court & Economy: The appointments underscore Liberia’s push for deeper regional leadership and integration. South Africa PIC Governance Crisis: South Africa’s finance minister plans a shareholder vote on July 27 that could remove PIC deputy chair David Masondo amid governance turmoil at the state pension fund. Kenya–China Security Ties: Kenya and China pledged deeper defence and counterterrorism cooperation during PLA anniversary celebrations in Nairobi. Ghana Diaspora Link-Up: DOOR launched “Open Door Dialogues” to strengthen Ghana–diaspora ties and support repatriation, investment and skills transfer.