Kenya Foreign Troops Debate: A new US report claims China may be courting Kenya for a military base, while Beijing rejects it as Cold War scare tactics, renewing questions about foreign security roles on Kenyan soil. Somalia Power Tensions: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s visit to Dhusamareb includes a Somali National Army troop commissioning, while Puntland puts its forces on full alert over fears of unrest around Galkayo. Nigeria Election Court Battle: Atiku Abubakar and the ADC have filed in Nigeria’s Federal High Court to block Tinubu’s 2027 run, alleging NYSC certificate forgery and seeking disqualification. Osun Poll Readiness: Yiaga Africa says preparations for Saturday’s Osun governorship election are broadly on track but flags BVAS fingerprint/face recognition glitches and last-minute ballot reprints as major risks. Cameroon Press Freedom: CPJ calls for the release of journalist George Atabong Lekeaka, held incommunicado after publishing a photo related to Anglophone unrest. Ceuta Border Crackdown: Spain and Morocco beef up security around Ceuta after a July mass crossing, as Amnesty presses Spain for answers over possible summary returns. Digital Policy Push: Cameroon and Burundi experts urge stronger tech-sector rules and “digital freedom” to unlock innovation, jobs and prosperity. Road Safety Reform (Kenya): Parliament backs a bill requiring dedicated cyclist and pedestrian infrastructure on designated roads. Religious Violence (Nigeria): Reports say Fulani herdsmen killed at least 31 Christians in central Nigeria’s Plateau area. US-Nigeria Rights Talks: The US and Nigeria review progress on Nigeria’s CPC status, focusing on protecting Christians, accountability for violence, and military cooperation. Namibia-Cuba Stance: Namibia calls for the complete lifting of the US embargo on Cuba, citing UN principles and harm to ordinary people.