UN Security Council Reform: Kyrgyzstan’s Sadyr Japarov urged Security Council expansion, calling for two permanent seats for Africa and one for Latin America, as UNGA debates push for fairer representation. UNGA Diplomacy: UNGA chief Khalilur Rahman also pressed for a more representative, transparent Security Council and broader UN mandate reviews. DRC-Rwanda Mediation: The AU and UN endorsed Togo-led mediation in the DRC-Rwanda dispute, backing preventive diplomacy and a roadmap through 2026. Angola and Peace: Angola’s João Lourenço reaffirmed Luanda’s role in African peace efforts, highlighting recent AU conflict-prevention meetings. Morocco’s Sahara Push: Morocco’s foreign minister Nasser Bourita secured Chile’s recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara and advanced free-trade talks. Nigeria Fuel Politics: Atiku accused Tinubu’s fuel policy of causing widespread harm, citing survey results rejecting current pricing. East Africa Energy: Kenya’s $16bn East Africa refinery in Lamu is set for groundbreaking next week, backed by Aliko Dangote, promising major jobs and a shift from importing to processing. Food Security Logistics: A U.S. Food for Peace shipment delivered wheat and rice to Kenya’s refugee camps via Mombasa. Ethiopia Conflict Watch: Reports warn Ethiopia may be heading toward renewed civil war as former armed groups form an alliance against the government. Trade and Supply Chains: Tanzania urged lower freight costs and smarter, trackable supply chains at ACOSCM in Arusha.