Space & Comms: Qatar’s Es’hailSat says its third satellite, Es’hail-3, will cost about €295m and target a 2030 launch, shifting focus to fixed/mobile connectivity plus aviation and maritime services across Asia, Africa and Europe. Mobility & Industry: Hanlink Mobility Tanzania has launched in Dar es Salaam, positioning Tanzania as a regional hub and hinting at future local assembly to create jobs and skills. Atlantic Africa Diplomacy: Morocco’s Atlantic Africa States Process drew attention in Banjul, spotlighting King Mohammed VI’s push to turn the Atlantic into an “economic and human bridge.” PR & Professional Services: Nairobi is emerging as an export hub for high-value advisory work, with Woodrow winning PRovoke’s Africa Agency of the Year. Floods & Risk Communication: Ghana’s Accra floods killed at least 13 as officials cite drainage failures and illegal structures; similar heavy rain impacts were reported across West Africa. Media Freedom Under Pressure (Uganda): Uganda says Nation Media Group disruptions stem from a security-led inquiry, while press freedom groups warn of wider crackdowns. Climate & Public Safety (Ghana): KZN police debunked a fake notice about fines for landlords harbouring undocumented immigrants, urging verified updates. Zimbabwe Evacuation Logistics: Zimbabwe deployed 35 buses to repatriate citizens from South Africa via Beitbridge, with processing underway in multiple cities. Brand & Retail Marketing: Nestlé launched Nescafé KitKat White Latte and Lion Mocha in the UK, extending confectionery-co-branded coffee lines.