Niger-Uranium Pivot: Niger and Russia are accelerating energy and mining cooperation, with nuclear projects moving fast as Niamey leans away from France and pushes implementation ahead of the Russia-Africa Summit. Banking Stability: GCR Ratings affirmed Bank Windhoek’s AA+ and A1+ ratings with a stable outlook, citing strong market position and liquidity. Food Affordability Shock (Kenya): Climate-driven supply strain is pushing up food prices in Nairobi, forcing households to cut meals and vendors to earn less. Health Regulation Push: Africa’s regulators are urged to harmonise drug rules to improve access to safe, affordable medicines, with PharmaReg & MedDevReg AfriSummit calling for action beyond talks. Consumer Credit Drive (Nigeria): CREDICORP says Nigeria targets 2m people for consumer credit in 2027, alongside credit education and NIN-linked identification. Fuel Fraud Warning (South Africa): Diesel adulteration via paraffin blending could reach 800m litres a year, threatening tax losses and higher October fuel prices. E-commerce Setback (Kenya): Copia Kenya has been ordered into liquidation after administration failed to revive the rural-focused retailer. Repair Rights (Competition): South Africa’s new repair and service aftermarket guidelines aim to protect consumer choice and open repair markets beyond approved networks. Telecom Expansion (Nigeria): STN confirms its numbering ranges as it prepares nationwide rollout after securing a UASL. Retail Growth (Namibia): Windhoek’s industrial show highlighted small business sales, from tailoring to processed foods, as exhibitors chase new customers.