Refugee Funding Crunch: UNHCR warns East Africa’s displacement crisis is worsening as conflict and climate shocks drive repeated returns and new flights, with the region hosting about 6.3 million refugees and a severe funding gap threatening operations. AI in Universities: South African universities are moving away from AI detection tools, citing false positives/negatives and shifting toward assessment redesign and AI literacy; UCT disabled its detector, Stellenbosch stopped Turnitin’s AI detection, and UFS plans to end its software use from 1 July. Higher Ed Recognition: University of Cape Town rises to 122nd globally in US News Best Global Universities, reinforcing its research impact. Skills for Work: South Africa’s skills gap gets a workplace-integrated learning push, turning the office into a “campus” to earn recognised credentials without leaving jobs. School Safety & Roles: CREP Africa cautions against assigning teachers drug-enforcement duties, arguing it risks safety and blurs responsibilities. Migration Tensions: South Africa faces rising anti-foreigner hostility; MTN chair Mcebisi Jonas blames state failure and politicians for scapegoating migrants, while over 42,000 foreign nationals have applied to register businesses as authorities tighten regulation ahead of protests. Governance & Violence: Political killings during South Africa’s voter registration weekend raise fears of election-related violence ahead of November local polls. Education Autonomy: Addis Ababa University’s autonomy is credited with boosting independence to admit students, expand curricula, and strengthen research as it marks its 76th graduation. Digital Sovereignty: Namibia rejects Starlink’s licence bid, citing ownership requirements and procedural grounds.