Ethiopia’s Civic Space Push: ECSOC president Ahmed Hussein says reforms over eight years shifted civil society from suspicion to partnership, strengthening citizens’ ability to engage after the seventh election. Ethiopia’s Sea Strategy: A prime minister security adviser frames Ethiopia’s sovereign access to the sea as a unifying national issue with legal and historical grounds, tied to regional integration and security. Somaliland–Israel Breakthrough: Somaliland president Abdullahi Irro makes a first-ever state visit to Israel after recognition, signaling new diplomatic leverage near key shipping routes. South Africa Immigration Crackdown: Home Affairs reports 2,745 foreigners repatriated in a week amid anti-illegal immigration pressure; justice minister Kubayi rejects refugee camps, stressing reintegration or repatriation. Ebola Alert in Kenya: Kenya says there are no confirmed Ebola cases after negative tests and intensified screening at borders and JKIA. Nigeria Security Debate: Atiku condemns the death of retired Gen. Abubakar Rabe in bandits’ captivity as proof of insecurity failures. World Cup Politics at the Border: Somali referee Omar Artan is set to receive his full FIFA fee after U.S. denial of entry, reigniting visa and exclusion concerns. Digital & Youth Focus in Nigeria: ASIF and partners back the 2026 Youth Entrepreneurship Summit in Abuja, with Flutterwave and NYSC among key collaborators. Ethiopia’s Reform Week Recap: A separate roundup highlights digital training milestones, environmental priorities, and budget expansion as confidence-building governance moves.