World Cup Final Squad: Tunisia named a 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Frankfurt midfielder Ellyes Skhiri as captain and Burnley’s Hannibal Mejbri and PSG youngster Khalil Ayari included—while top scorer Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane was left out. Debt Pressure: A UN–AU–AfDB–ECA report flags Zimbabwe’s public debt overshoot of about US$23bn, placing Harare among Africa’s most distressed economies and highlighting how arrears and guarantees can make the burden heavier than headline figures. Oil Licences Under Scrutiny: Oranto Petroleum faces fresh setbacks as Uganda and South Sudan refuse to renew exploration permits, citing weak activity and prompting moves to recover a US$2.4m performance guarantee. Digital Finance Regulation: Sao Tome and Principe’s Neves Licensing Authority says fintech growth is driving demand for modern, scalable licensing frameworks across cross-border payment and brokerage ecosystems. Tech vs Human Dignity: Angola and Sao Tome and Principe Catholic communicators warn against AI misuse that manipulates voices and images, urging digital literacy and responsible posting. Africa–France Summit: In Nairobi, President William Ruto pushed a “win-win” Africa–France partnership built on sovereign equality and mutual investment, not dependency. Climate Alarm: Global weather updates warn April 2026 was among the warmest on record, with rising risks for drought, flooding, disease, and food insecurity.