Kenya Aviation & Finance Bill 2026: Kenya’s aviation industry warns proposed tax changes could raise operating costs and weaken the sector, including VAT and import levy exemptions on aircraft and parts. South Africa Sustainable Finance: National Treasury published its Sovereign Use of Proceeds Framework and Second Party Opinion, paving the way for thematic sovereign instruments such as green bonds, subject to readiness checks. South Africa Rates & Cost Pressure: The SARB raised the repo rate to 7%, with knock-on effects for households, debt repayments and the property market. Ghana–Cambodia Deportation Rumour: Ghana and Cambodia dismissed a viral notice ordering Africans to leave Cambodia by May 31 as fake. Ghana Trade Mission: A US–Ghana trade mission led by Ambassador Victor Smith targets sectors including fintech, logistics, renewable energy and digital innovation. Ghana Nature Finance Banking: OmniBSIC Bank and Indelible will embed a nature finance solution into corporate banking, routing micro-contributions to verified biodiversity projects. South Africa Education Cash Relief: KwaZulu-Natal received a R2bn cash flow advance for education amid unpaid allocations and budget strain. Zimbabwe Skills Push: Zimbabwe will host Africa Skills Week (Oct 12–16) to tackle skills gaps and youth unemployment. Ebola Alert: WHO warns of heightened Ebola risk in the DRC/Uganda region, urging vigilance across North Africa. Africa Trade Settlement: Stakeholders in Abuja called for stronger Africa-centred trade settlement systems to cut FX, valuation and settlement barriers.