Kenya–South Africa Trade Reset: Presidents Ruto and Ramaphosa agreed to remove trade barriers after tariff disputes, clearing the way for more Kenyan tea into South Africa and easing pressure on smallholder farmers. Migration Crackdown and Diplomacy: South Africa’s Ramaphosa said special envoys will be dispatched across Africa and beyond to manage migration fallout after xenophobic attacks; Cabinet also approved a comprehensive migration action plan while officials insisted there will be no June 30 “shutdown.” Ebola Preparedness Boost: WHO and Africa CDC launched a $518m June–November plan for the Bundibugyo-strain outbreak, as DRC cases rise and Uganda reports new deaths. HIV Prevention Rollout: South Africa began rolling out long-acting Lenacapavir injections to curb new infections, but access is constrained by U.S. aid shortfalls. Xenophobia Spillover to Nigeria: Nigeria began screening for voluntary repatriation of 1,000+ nationals from South Africa amid rising tensions. Regional Justice Integration: SADC justice ministers met in Victoria Falls to advance enforceable legal frameworks on sanctions, tourism visas, and pooled medicine procurement. Climate and Environment: South Africa marked World Environment Day with calls for urgent action, while cocoa farmers warned market volatility is threatening Africa’s cocoa sector growth.