Safe Schools Oversight (Nigeria): Nigeria’s Senate has expanded its Safe Schools Initiative probe to cover TETFund, NELFUND, UBEC, NSIPA and the humanitarian ministry, and granted an extra three weeks to finish the investigation—aiming for a wider look at school security, infrastructure funding and support for vulnerable learners. TB Diagnosis (South Africa-led research): Stellenbosch University is coordinating AddiCAD, a new project combining AI analysis of chest X-rays with a finger-prick blood test to speed up TB detection and reduce reliance on sputum samples. HIV Prevention Adherence (South Africa): Reporting highlights the challenge of keeping PrEP pills consistent for protection, with experts warning that missed doses and stigma can undermine HIV prevention. Digital Connectivity (Ghana): Telecel Group says it is ramping up network expansion in Ghana, framing connectivity as the backbone for fintech and broader digital growth. Education & Youth Culture (South Africa): The National School of the Arts partners with the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival for a youth-led jazz showcase, spotlighting the next generation of performers. Health Access Gap (UK/South Africa link): A South African woman in the UK says she was repeatedly denied early breast cancer screening due to age despite family history, and is now facing an incurable diagnosis. Debt Pressure (Zimbabwe): Zimbabwe’s external debt is estimated at US$21–23bn and domestic debt near US$10bn, with civil society warning the crisis is squeezing development and public obligations.