Senegal Politics & Sports: Senegal’s national team coaching race is stuck in internal power struggles after the World Cup exit, with Patrick Vieira and Hervé Renard battling to replace Pape Thiaw. Nigeria Security & Military: President Tinubu has approved the biggest recent military expansion—28,000 new troops and four new army divisions—to tackle escalating violence across multiple fronts. Nigeria Elections & Accountability: A growing list of 2027 contenders is being tested by corruption probes, including a case where a court ordered forfeiture of properties tied to former AGF Abubakar Malami while he still seeks office. Nigeria Governance & Diaspora Health: Tinubu urged doctors in the diaspora to return and help rebuild healthcare, while opposition figures trade accusations over pension backlogs and policy legacies. US Trade Pressure: The US imposed a 12.5% tariff on Nigeria and seven other African countries over forced-labour claims, raising new trade and compliance pressure. South Africa Impeachment: South Africa’s Ramaphosa impeachment process faces a legal pause after a court interdict, pushing the committee to keep preparing without public hearings. Ghana-South Africa Xenophobia: Ghana expects a final batch of evacuees from South Africa after recent attacks, while Ghana also pushes the AU to formally address the violence. Africa Digital Push: ATU members adopted the Abuja Declaration for cheaper internet and affordable smartphones, electing Zambia’s Kezias Mwale as the next ATU secretary-general. Ethiopia Climate Diplomacy: Ethiopia’s “Green Legacy” campaign is framed as a development and regional unity project, with tree-planting used to bolster climate credibility.