Nuclear Anxiety in MENA: A new US-Saudi nuclear cooperation push is rattling regional nerves, with Saudi leaders signaling they’d move fast if Iran crosses lines, while Turkey and Egypt watch for openings and the UAE “123” deal’s inspection terms come under scrutiny. Monetary Policy Watch: South Africa’s SARB kept the repo rate at 7%, offering short-term relief to bondholders as inflation risks and global uncertainty stay elevated. Red Sea Shipping Stress: Tankers rerouted after Houthi threats, as oil prices climbed again amid wider US-Iran tensions and fears of renewed supply disruptions. DR Congo Security Crisis: Suspected ADF rebels killed at least 16 in eastern DR Congo, forcing villagers to flee and disrupting farming and trade. ECOWAS–South Africa Migration Tensions: South Africa reaffirmed dialogue with ECOWAS and rejected xenophobia, as Ghana and others press for action over attacks on migrants. Anti-Drug Crackdown (Nigeria): NDLEA says international cartels are trying to set up a meth hub in Nigeria’s south-west, after seizing 2.4 tonnes of meth and chemicals. Aviation Connectivity: Etihad and Air Peace signed an interline deal linking 20 destinations across Nigeria, West and Central Africa. Ebola Alarm: DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surpassed 1,000 deaths as cases surge faster than past outbreaks. Zanzibar Goes Electric: Zanzibar launched electric buses, starting with 15 and aiming for 500 to cut emissions. Ghana–Nigeria Tourism Push: Ghana’s eco-tourism drive targets Nigerian travel trade partners to boost arrivals. Sports Spotlight: South Africa’s Banyana Banyana open WAFCON against Tanzania as they chase a return to the title.