• Military-led governments in the Sahel tighten control as regional security tensions rise #Sahel #Security

• South Africa faces power crisis escalation with extended blackouts affecting economy #SouthAfrica #Energy

• Nigeria battles inflation surge as food and fuel prices hit households hard #Nigeria #Inflation

• Sudan conflict continues to displace thousands amid stalled peace negotiations #Sudan #War

• Kenya pushes major tech and startup funding initiatives to boost digital economy #Kenya #Tech

• Ethiopia advances mega infrastructure projects despite economic challenges #Ethiopia #Development

• African Union calls for coordinated response to climate and food security risks #AfricanUnion #Climate