Anti-foreigner tensions in South Africa: Displaced people outside a Durban refugee centre say they’re being “weaponised” ahead of local elections, as anti-immigrant protests and crackdowns intensify across KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, with organisers warning of further moves to the Western Cape and Limpopo. Ghana evacuation for citizens: Ghana begins a mass repatriation from Johannesburg, with the first flight of about 300 citizens as fears of renewed xenophobic violence grow. Kenya agri-finance push: Kenya and other African nations are urged to build homegrown agriculture financing systems as donor support shrinks and climate risks rise. SME payments resilience in Nigeria: Fresh disruptions to Nigeria’s inter-bank settlement system again delay transfers and wallet funding, underlining how fragile digital finance infrastructure can hit small businesses. Solar supply chain momentum: Analysts say Africa’s solar boom may be hiding in import data, driven by cheaper modules, falling battery costs, and weak grids. Lagos trade diplomacy: NACC proposes a permanent “Lagos Legacy Project” US-Nigeria commercial diplomacy centre to deepen bilateral trade. Digital skills for entrepreneurs (SA): South Africa’s entrepreneurial future hinges on wider access to digital skills, not just business ambition. AfDB Morocco support: AfDB commitments in Morocco hit a record nearly €1.3bn in 2025, including funding for entrepreneurship and small businesses. Uganda banking leadership change: Standard Chartered Bank Tanzania CEO Herman Kasekende steps down, with Geoffrey Mchangila set to take over. SME retail expansion (SA): Khoi Tech opens its first experiential wearable-tech store in partnership with Telkom, pushing “buy local” growth.