Uganda Education & Security Training: President Museveni presided over the pass-out of 106 senior security officers from NALI’s Advanced Joint Senior Political Education and Leadership Development Course, stressing ideological clarity and leadership for Uganda’s transformation. Ethiopia Sports Infrastructure: Bahir Dar Stadium is set for readiness by September as Ethiopia upgrades venues for FIFA/CAF certification ahead of major continental tournaments. Nigeria Food Security Tech: Nigeria launched an AI-powered national crop monitoring system (NAPS) to improve real-time data on crops, land use and food threats, starting with 15 priority states. Nigeria Higher Education Funding Debate: UC regents discussed a $350m state funding increase alongside cuts to scholarships and academic programs, highlighting pressure on university budgets. Zimbabwe Returnee Learners Integration: Zimbabwe instructed schools to stop demanding performance reports and transfer letters from children displaced by xenophobic unrest in South Africa, aiming for smooth integration. Health & Education Link: Aga Khan University Hospital urged an Africa-led strategy to curb medical tourism by strengthening health systems, specialist training and clinical research. Mental Health Advocacy: Nollywood actor Chinedu Ikedieze was named a mental health ambassador to tackle stigma and push for better support across Nigeria and the diaspora.