UAE–Russia Deal: The Trade in Services and Investment Agreement (TISIA) between the UAE and Russia has entered into force, aiming to boost market access for services and protect investors, with new opportunities in fintech, healthcare, transport and logistics. Ethiopia’s Dialogue Push: Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Commission says detailed recommendation documents are ready for implementation after a month-long national conference, as leaders frame it as a shift toward resolving divisions through dialogue. Nigeria 2027 Campaign Clash: Opposition parties are trading blows over fuel subsidy promises ahead of 2027, with ADC critics calling Tinubu’s campaign council a “rehabilitation centre” and warning that subsidy restoration is a political “Trojan horse.” Security in Borno: Nigerian troops report 24 ISWAP family members surrendering in Borno after clashes between rival factions, alongside arrests tied to suspected logistics and ammunition. Health & Regional Integration: Ethiopia’s health minister backs stronger East African cooperation and local medical production, while East Africa health leaders call for a resilient regional health economy. Climate/Agri Resilience: Botswana is scaling up safflower as a drought-tolerant crop for food security and smallholders, and Ghana’s shea enrichment drive plants 16,000 seedlings to restore degraded landscapes. Business & Finance: Kenya’s Equity Group posts a 32% jump in first-half profit, while Nigeria’s NAICOM renews efforts to expand Takaful insurance penetration. Weather Watch: Atlantic tropical development odds rise as forecasters track multiple systems.