World Map Update: The UN overwhelmingly backed a “correct the map” push to use projections that better reflect Africa’s true size, with the US voting no and several countries abstaining over border concerns. Cultural Restitution: Ethiopia is demanding the return of a rare Gondarine Gospel manuscript that resurfaced in a private sales catalogue, reigniting looting-and-restitution tensions. Horn of Africa Security: Ethiopia’s PM advisor Getachew Reda accuses Eritrea of trying to internationalize the conflict by backing armed groups, warning it could deepen instability. Red Sea Watch: Africa File flags rising risks around Bab al Mandeb as Houthis expand influence, testing the limits of regional coalitions. Elections and Civic Space (Nigeria): Opposition groups trade accusations over alleged PVC-buying and vote suppression ahead of 2027, while political rhetoric and violence claims continue to flare in Kaduna and beyond. Media and Governance (Ghana): Ghana’s state broadcaster GBC faces a major transformation within 24 months under a turnaround plan. Health Regulation: The African Medicines Agency signs an MoU with Singapore to harmonize medical product regulation across Africa. Infrastructure and Jobs (Morocco): Morocco and the AfDB approve €405m for high-speed rail and vocational training. Water Crisis: The UN weather agency warns the water cycle is becoming more erratic as countries “spend their reserves.” Energy and Industry: OMV says a Libya oil well is commercially viable; NLNG urges methane abatement as a revenue and emissions win.