Clean Energy & Industry: Dangote says its $16bn East Africa refinery in Lamu (700,000 b/d) will be delivered in 40 months, with 30% equity offered to East African countries to boost regional energy security. Regional Climate & Infrastructure: The EAC and China are exploring a new framework for strategic projects spanning clean energy and climate action, plus trade, digital tech and infrastructure. Food Systems & Resilient Crops: A food sovereignty voice warns that “changing crops” via formal seed and buyer-driven value chains can repeat old models—arguing for agroecology and community control. Agriculture Policy: The Africa Seed Summit in Eswatini targets the gap between seed laws and what farmers actually get, pushing for working seed markets. Health Preparedness: An Ebola preparedness debate highlights how Rwanda’s Marburg response relied on fast screening, tracing and testing—lessons now relevant as DRC’s outbreak continues. Rwanda Spotlight: A Rwanda journalist with visual impairment, Gato Marcelline, turns disability into power through radio journalism. Governance & Services: UAE and the World Bank launch a “Zero Bureaucracy” government exchange programme including Rwanda to simplify procedures and improve public services. Sustainable Cooling: A Global Heat Forum in Bangkok spotlights clean cooling needs as El Niño and climate change intensify extreme heat. Capital Markets Integration: NGX CEO Jude Chiemeka becomes president of the African Securities Exchanges Association, aiming to deepen cross-border investment and tech adoption.