Oil & Gas Investment: Angola says it has pumped about $99bn into its oil sector over nine years, citing 16 discoveries from 38 exploration wells and 72 new concessions negotiated, while stressing domestic value-add and a “just” energy transition. Migration & Governance: Morocco rejects Spanish claims linking it to the Ceuta migrant rush, saying there are “no facts” proving involvement and calling it political scapegoating. Digital Payments & Trade: PAPSS plans to connect with Egypt’s Instapay to speed instant cross-border transfers, aiming to lift Egypt-originated cross-border payments share to 60%-70% in five years. Telecom & Connectivity: Covalense Digital selected for a West African operator’s BSS modernisation to unify billing and customer management; Agility Beyond Space and Sonema extend satellite capacity for resilient connectivity across Africa. Business & Finance: CreditChek acquires Uganda’s Algosys to expand East Africa credit infrastructure; Ghana reports 6% Q2 growth led by a 30.9% jump in communications/ICT. Energy Infrastructure: Kenya prepares to break ground on Dangote’s Sh2.2tn East Africa refinery in Lamu on Sept 30, targeting jobs and a shift from fuel imports to a regional processing hub. Climate & Food Security: UN climate chief warns climate change is an economic and security emergency, while El Niño-driven hunger and extreme weather spur early action.