AI & Infrastructure: Africa is being pulled into a new economic era where AI, data and digital finance depend on basics like power and readiness—leaders warn AI investment will stall without reliable electricity and modern networks. Resource Governance & Tax Justice: A tax justice expert urged African governments to stop treating extractive revenues as short-term budget relief and instead invest them in resilience, infrastructure, education and climate adaptation. Energy Transition Moves: South Africa’s LNG push gained momentum as ExxonMobil signed an initial deal for a Richards Bay terminal, while NDB approved up to $1bn for urban infrastructure upgrades across major metros. Digital Finance & Mobile Growth: GSMA says mobile contributed $240bn to Africa’s economy in 2025 and is shifting from adding users to unlocking value via AI and digital services; Kenya’s mobile money also crossed 100% penetration. Urban Planning: Liberia’s World Bank-backed training targets risk-informed urban planning as rapid city growth accelerates. South Africa Public Life: The Post Office sought to end business rescue after cutting jobs and restoring solvency, while Johannesburg’s mayoral race heats up with BOSA’s Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster. Security & Social Tensions: West Africa faces rising armed robbery by fake military personnel, and South Africa’s World Cup campaign is hit by unprecedented online abuse tied to anti-immigration sentiment. Health & Consumer Watch: South Africa’s sweetest fizzy drinks can carry over 13g sugar per 100ml—far above recommended daily limits.