Ghana Investment Reset: Ghana’s new GIPA Act 2026 (Act 1173) modernises the investment framework, aiming to boost investor confidence with clearer rules for local and foreign investment, tech transfer, and social inclusion. Zambia’s Copper-Led Continuity: Hakainde Hichilema wins re-election with about 60% of the vote, giving investors a mandate to push mining expansion and secure an IMF-backed programme. Horn of Africa Shipping Risk: Somali pirates hijack a cargo ship off the Horn, with crews reported safe and renewed piracy concerns raising costs and disruption fears for regional trade. DRC Ebola Trust Crunch: In eastern DRC, “end-to-end” financial accountability is being pushed as delayed payments fuel suspicions of profiteering, threatening community cooperation. Kenya Roads Inequality: Kenya’s Economic Survey 2026 shows Mandera has zero paved rural roads and only 18.3% of rural roads are tarmacked nationwide, spotlighting uneven infrastructure delivery. Telecom & Fraud Tech: LATRO consolidates global compute into TierPoint to strengthen AI and fraud prevention for telecom and fintech operators. Business Finance: UBA Ghana reports strong H1 2026 growth, with loans up sharply and non-performing loans falling to 1.7%. Sports Governance Shock: FIFA sacks COO Kevin Lamour after he criticised Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in commercial rights. Tourism Push: Nigeria launches a 100-day tourism calendar, “Ember to Remember,” to link events to a broader tourism economy.