Kenya World Championships bid: Athletics Kenya says Nairobi has submitted a government-backed bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships—an Africa-first senior event on home soil. South Africa immigration overhaul: President Ramaphosa launched South Africa’s Electronic Travel Authorization, with thousands of suspicious applications rejected and a 500-rand processing fee set for eligible travellers. Local governance pressure on the ANC: A Friday briefing warns the ANC’s municipal performance is dragging it down ahead of November local elections, citing service failures and by-election losses. Osun election watch (Nigeria): As Nigeria’s Osun governorship vote nears, parties are in last-minute court battles and defections, with security and vote-buying concerns raised by election monitors. Eskom and power politics: NUMSA warns Eskom’s planned unbundling could weaken the utility and open the door to more private control. Water accountability debate: South Africa’s push to hold municipal managers personally criminally liable for water failures faces pushback from local government bodies. FIFA leadership turmoil: Ireland withdraws support for Gianni Infantino’s re-election bid, adding to mounting governance and consultation concerns. Transnet funding push: South Africa’s ports and rail operator seeks up to R35bn for upgrades through 2030 to ease transport constraints on growth. Libya oil windfall, IMF warning: Libya reports strong first-half oil earnings, but analysts warn windfalls could worsen the country’s crisis if governance and spending stay uncontrolled.