Ekurhuleni Women’s Murders: South Africa’s police hunt continues after nine women were found dead in two months, with authorities questioning suspects and facing mounting public anger over femicide and service failures. Identity & Inclusion: Namibia’s deputy home affairs minister Edward Wambo marked International Identity Day by pushing for legal identity for every Namibian “from birth until death,” linking IDs to health, education, justice and policing. AI Governance: South Africa’s Solly Malatsi says the National AI Policy draft was set back by “hallucinations,” while 20 countries back tighter oversight of advanced AI ahead of UNGA. Yemen Red Sea Escalation: Houthis press gains and seek control of strategic high ground as the US weighs strikes and Türkiye warns of wider risks to Red Sea routes tied to its Africa ambitions. Nigeria Political Tension: Atiku attacks Tinubu’s 21-day absence, while a US court filing seeks permission to question Tinubu over alleged cyberattacks on a plaintiff’s website. Energy & Industry: Aliko Dangote backs the refinery IPO as wider African ownership, even as Kenya’s regulator warns the IPO hasn’t been approved under local rules. Climate Resilience Finance: Namibia urges the insurance sector to expand reinsurance capacity to help manage climate risk. Wildlife & Security: Tanzania reports 10 lions dead in suspected poisoning at Ngorongoro, with an investigation underway.