Climate Risk for Africa: The AfDB warns a potential “super” El Niño could cut GDP by 1%–2% in hard-hit countries, translating to $10bn–$20bn in losses, while worsening food and water insecurity and straining public finances. AU Diplomacy: Burundi’s Foreign Minister Édouard Bizimana arrived in Addis Ababa for the 49th AU Executive Council (July 28–29), focused on sustainable water and sanitation under Agenda 2063. Regional Reserves: EAC central banks discussed boosting resilience by increasing domestic gold purchases to diversify reserves beyond the US dollar. Trade Facilitation: The WCO, via an EU-backed programme, is training freight forwarders on rules of origin to improve compliance and unlock preferential tariff benefits for SMEs. Logistics Push: Tanzania’s drive to become a logistics hub includes the Tabora–Kigoma SGR push and upgrades around Kigoma Port and airport to cut transit costs to the Great Lakes. Agribusiness & Health: After months of losses, Burunga launched a cattle vaccination campaign against foot-and-mouth disease, targeting about 100,000 cows. Water Crisis in Camps: Nakivale refugee camp in Uganda faces severe drinking-water shortages, pushing some residents into selling water at high prices. Business & Industry: Kenya’s Milly Glass SEZ plans to start manufacturing pharmaceutical bottles locally by July 2027, aiming to reduce import costs and delays for regional pharma firms.