CAF-FIFA Power Play: CAF’s Executive Committee has unanimously reaffirmed support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino despite backlash over a shelved plan to sell a stake in FIFA’s commercial operations, strengthening his position ahead of the 2027–2031 term. Nigeria Diaspora Push: President Tinubu has approved a high-powered delegation led by Femi Gbajabiamila to the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Economic Conference in Toronto (Aug 12–15) to attract diaspora capital and deepen trade. Digital Transformation Drive: Nigeria’s business leaders are being urged to treat digitisation as a boardroom survival issue, not an optional upgrade, as AI and voice interfaces move from concept to customer-facing services. AfCFTA Awareness Gap: A new Afrobarometer study finds only 13% of Africans know about AfCFTA, even as support for free trade rises—highlighting a major implementation risk. Kenya SME Financing: IFC-backed first-loss guarantees via 4G Capital aim to unlock about $144.4m in local lending for micro and small businesses, including women-led and climate-focused firms. Climate Shock Alert: Scientists warn a potentially strong El Niño could bring severe floods, droughts and food insecurity risks across Africa from October, urging faster preparedness. Ghana Energy Expansion: Genser Energy in Ghana has bought back Oppenheimer Partners’ stake, marking a new phase in its regional power and gas infrastructure growth. Arbitration Watch: Ghana’s Sir Sam Jonah has started ICC arbitration against Nigeria over a disputed Abuja land lease, a case that could ripple across West African investment confidence.