Forex Reform Anniversary (Nigeria): The naira keeps recovering as the CBN marks three years since the 2023 FX market unification, with the currency trading around N1,365/$ on NAFEM versus far higher official and parallel rates at the start of the reform. Trade & Finance (Africa): S&P assigns Afreximbank a BBB+ long-term rating (stable outlook), citing stronger countercyclical support for African trade and AfCFTA implementation. Private Sector Jobs (Fragile States): The World Bank reiterates that private businesses are key to job creation and stability in conflict-affected economies. Digital Infrastructure (Policy): Ghana’s education officials urge African governments to ring-fence 1–2% of GDP for digital infrastructure to unlock AI and reduce dependence on external actors. Regional Integration (ECOWAS): ECOWAS marks its 51st anniversary in Côte d’Ivoire with a push on peace, integration and women’s civic engagement. Public Health (Drugs): Experts warn drug abuse is rising nationwide, driven by economic stress, availability and weak enforcement/rehabilitation. Cybercrime Crackdown (Cambodia): Scam victims describe brutal torture and homelessness after Cambodia’s cyberscam raids, highlighting the human cost behind enforcement. Energy Shock (Global): Analysis links the Iran escalation to prolonged disruptions across energy, shipping and food/finance—risks that could linger into 2027.