Wildlife Research: Cameras stacked from forest floor to canopy in the Congo Basin helped researchers spot 47 mammal taxa and reveal how animals use different forest levels—useful for conservation planning. African Union Peace Agenda (Luanda): Angola will host the AU’s 21st Extraordinary Session on conflict prevention and resolution, with leaders pushing earlier, coordinated action and stronger African responses. African-Led Financing: Ghana, Nigeria and others urged predictable, African-owned funding for AU peace operations, including progress toward a $1bn Peace Fund and calls to reduce donor dependence. Early Warning to Action: Eswatini’s remarks stressed the deadly gap between knowing conflict risks and acting in time, linking instability to climate stress and migration. Xenophobia at the AU: Nigeria formally raised recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks in South Africa at the AU, calling for collective action and placing the issue on the January 2027 agenda. Southern Africa Rain Outlook: SADC climate experts warn the Oct–Dec 2026 rainy season may be below normal, with El Niño expected to strengthen. Angola Transport & Minerals: Angola and the DRC signed a railway deal to improve the Lobito corridor, aiming to cut logistics bottlenecks for mineral exports. Youth & Jobs (Angola): KambaWork launched a national platform bundling jobs, internships, volunteering and micro-work to make opportunities easier to find.**