Heat & Health: Barcelona and Catalonia brace for a third heatwave starting Sunday, July 12, with sticky nights and Saharan dust making conditions worst by Wednesday–Thursday. South Africa Governance: Cape Town’s “good governance” image takes a hit as the Public Protector, Auditor-General and a Constitutional Court ruling flag failures on services, procurement and affordable housing. Youth & Rights: South Sudan marks 15 years of independence with children on radio asking leaders hard questions, while South Africa faces a teenage pregnancy crisis as fewer adolescent mothers return to school. Anti-Corruption Push: Nigeria’s IATT marks African Anti-Corruption Day calling for integrity and accountability beyond policies—into everyday decisions. Clean Cooking Funding: The IEA says African nations secured $900m to expand clean cooking, targeting the nearly 1 billion still using polluting fuels. Migration Flashpoint: South Africa’s anti-immigrant protests keep driving irregular border crossings and repatriations, with authorities warning parts of the Limpopo frontier are effectively porous. Diplomacy & Power: Russia’s Lavrov continues routine Africa tours, signaling deepening engagement despite Western claims of “isolation.” Innovation & Tech: South Africa’s FokOffMense app tackles spam calls by letting users report, block and escalate complaints. Sports & Talent: Kenya’s Moi Nyeri Complex qualifies for the World Schools Team Chess Championship after a silver run in South Africa.