Afreximbank Credit Boost: S&P Global Ratings upgraded Afreximbank to ‘BBB+’ long-term and ‘A-2’ short-term with a stable outlook, citing stronger policy relevance and growing assets as it backs intra-African trade and AfCFTA implementation. Egypt’s Gold Push: Afreximbank also plans a $50–$100m gold refinery in Egypt, aiming for production in 2027–2028 and deeper regional value-chain control. Nigeria 2027 Politics: Nigeria’s Federal High Court ordered INEC to deregister ADC and four other parties for failing constitutional vote thresholds, while ADC simultaneously named Rotimi Amaechi as Atiku Abubakar’s running mate—setting up a high-stakes legal and campaign clash. South Africa Xenophobia Fallout: South Africa repatriated 2,745 foreigners in a week amid tightened enforcement and protests, as Malawi evacuated 645 citizens from Durban; businesses and artists warn of widening diplomatic and economic damage. Food Security Investment: Africa Finance Corporation committed $600m to Dangote’s $7bn fertiliser expansion—tripling Nigeria output and building a new Ethiopia plant. Egypt Cybercrime Drive: Egypt’s justice ministry says it’s strengthening cybercrime capacity, including an Egyptian-African center with UNODC support. Ghana Fisheries Agenda: Ghana’s fisheries minister called for more investment in sustainable “blue foods,” including a planned Blue Food Innovation Hub in Ghana.