AI Procurement Oversight (Ghana): Ghana’s communications ministry says it has introduced a centralised technical review for all public-sector AI purchases, aiming to protect data sovereignty, prevent vendor lock-in, and require interoperability, cybersecurity, sustainability and local skills transfer. Fiscal Governance (EU-aligned): A council of ministers approved a draft law to create an independent Fiscal Council reporting to parliament, tasked with monitoring fiscal rules, assessing budgets and flagging risks without setting policy. Labour Rights (Canada): The ITUC warned Canada’s Bill C-39 could breach international labour obligations by restricting the right to strike, urging the government to pause and consult unions. Public Integrity (Uganda): Uganda’s public service ministry alleged extortion schemes delaying pension and gratuity processing, with retirees pressured to pay before benefits are released. Regional Security (Ethiopia/Eritrea): Ethiopia says it has pushed back Tigray rebels, while diplomatic ties with Eritrea and Egypt deteriorated amid regional escalation concerns. Conflict Watch (Yemen): Reports say Pakistan sent four cargo planes of weapons to the Saudi-backed Yemeni government as fighting intensifies around Taiz. Climate & Resilience (Philippines): The Philippines sought CCAC funding to cut “super pollutants,” positioning itself for a 2027 cohort. Disaster Response (US): Monroe County in Key West closed government offices due to heavy rain and king-tide flooding risk. Education Unrest (France): Student protests disrupted hundreds of schools, with clashes reported in Strasbourg and fires in Paris.