Constitutional Showdown in Senegal: Senegal’s parliament passed a proposed constitutional reform, but President Bassirou Diomaye Faye refused to sign it and will instead call a referendum, leaving protesters and opposition lawmakers at odds with the ruling PASTEF as security forces fired tear gas and lawmakers clashed inside the chamber. Zimbabwe’s Term Extension: President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed a constitutional amendment extending his rule by two years to 2030 and shifting future presidential elections to parliament, triggering sharp criticism from opposition and civil society. Nigeria Security Push: Nigeria’s Senate condemned attacks on serving and retired military personnel and urged stronger security reforms, warning that recruitment of “repentant terrorists” could worsen the threat. Digital Policy Pause in Nigeria: The federal government ordered regulators to suspend enforcement of new internet and digital platform rules while a harmonised national framework is developed. Somalia vs al-Shabab Narrative: Somalia’s defence ministry rejected a Crisis Group report on the fight against al-Shabab as “flawed” and said any changes by the militants are due to pressure from forces, not improved governance. Human Trafficking Crackdown: A global operation led by Austria and Romania with INTERPOL and partners identified 2,070 victims and arrested 1,024 suspects across 59 countries. Marine Conservation Funding: Leaders meeting in Mombasa pledged over $6.4bn to boost marine conservation, tackle illegal fishing and cut ocean pollution. Sports & Racism Watch: FIFA opened an investigation into alleged racist abuse involving IShowSpeed and a supporter during Argentina vs Cape Verde at the World Cup.