AfDB/WEF Frontier Markets: The AfDB and World Economic Forum argue Africa’s fragile frontier markets need a shift from aid to private investment, warning that humanitarian funding is too short-term and fragmented to build resilient economies. Nigeria Insecurity & Rights: SERAP urges the UN Security Council to act on Nigeria’s escalating insecurity, citing mass abductions, killings and displacement across multiple states. IMF Fuel Shock Advice: The IMF tells governments to let fuel prices track international costs while shielding households with targeted, temporary cash transfers—warning against broad subsidies and caps. Zambia Debt Relief Move: Zambia offers to buy back a $1.4bn bond using cheaper financing, aiming to avoid a costly interest-rate trigger and signal confidence in recovery. Ghana Logistics Push: Ghana plans to designate Takoradi Port as the Sahel cargo corridor, with a rail line to Hamile to ease road damage from heavy trucks. Zimbabwe Energy Deal: Zimbabwe signs a first-of-its-kind petroleum pact for the Cabora Bassa Basin, unlocking investment after drilling confirmed gas-condensate potential. South Africa Credit Slowdown: South African private sector credit growth cools to 9.2% y/y in April, down from 10.5% in February. Nigeria Creative Rights: Nollywood filmmakers say Afrobeats licensing is getting harder as foreign publishing deals raise costs, threatening creative collaboration. Zanzibar Investment Summit: Zanzibar’s VP says private sector partnership is key to development ahead of the June 3–5 investment summit. Public Services: Sassa rolls out June 2026 grants in South Africa this week with staggered payment dates.