Political Sentiment Shift (Ghana): IMANI’s PULSE analysis of 10,000 online mentions says Ghanaians are increasingly debating governance and performance—policy delivery, accountability, economic credibility—rather than backing personalities. Diplomacy & Trade (Egypt–Cameroon/Angola): Egypt’s foreign minister met counterparts in Seoul, stressing deeper economic, trade, investment and capacity-building ties and regional stability. Banking & Pan-African Integration (UBA): UBA marked Africa Day with group-wide events across 20 countries, framing itself as a “bridge” for cross-border opportunities as digital finance expands. Trade & Industry (Kenya): Nairobi will host AUTOEXPO Kenya (June 3–5), pitching the country as East Africa’s automotive and industrial logistics hub. Elections & Governance (Ethiopia): Ethiopia goes to the polls with a widely expected win for PM Abiy Ahmed, amid war-linked instability and limited opposition participation. Party Politics (Nigeria): Babachir Lawal quit the ADC, alleging primaries were rigged in favour of Atiku. Financing Trend (Africa): A new report says private credit is overtaking equity as the dominant funding model, with investors prioritising cash-flow stability as venture funding contracts. Consumer Pressure (South Africa): June fuel levy relief ends; petrol rises while diesel and paraffin fall, adding pressure to already strained households. Regional Security & Integration (ECOWAS): ECOWAS faces a leadership transition amid fragmentation after members’ departures, raising questions about legitimacy and cohesion. Ebola Watch (EAC): EAC ministers met over rising regional Ebola concerns as cases increase.