Oil & Gas Appointments: ConocoPhillips, Suncor and Shell reshuffled top leadership, with new CEOs and CFO moves effective from September and beyond, signaling fresh strategy at major energy players. Diplomatic Scandal: France’s ambassador Bruno Foucher faces disciplinary action after reports of hosting an “endless parade” of women at an official residence, raising security concerns. Research-to-Jobs Push: Kenya’s education leadership urged universities to commercialise research into products and enterprises that create jobs, not just publish papers. Zambia Election Watch: Hakainde Hichilema kept a narrow lead as results rolled in, with turnout at 55.5% and the race hinging on crossing the 50% threshold. Trade & Industry: Nigeria’s parliament-backed push highlights China’s zero-tariff expansion as a chance for African producers to scale exports and value addition. Regional Business & Mobility: ECOWAS stakeholders urged sustained public education and better local coordination to make the free movement protocol work for border trade. Osun Poll Accountability: SERAP demanded INEC, EFCC and ICPC investigate alleged vote-buying and violence in Nigeria’s Osun governorship election. Tech & Connectivity: Airtel Africa and Starlink launched satellite-to-phone service in the DRC, extending coverage to remote areas. Markets: Nigeria’s NGX All-Share fell 1.14% week-on-week, with capitalisation down N1.889tn as selling hit large caps. Youth Employment Outlook: A new report says services will overtake agriculture as the biggest employer of young Africans by 2033. Migration Pressure in Ceuta: Protesters in Spain’s Ceuta enclave demanded asylum instead of return to Morocco as thousands remain in precarious conditions.