Xenophobia & Extortion: A Cape Town court case has spotlighted South Africa’s growing extortion economy, where gangs allegedly demand “protection fees” from foreign-owned spaza shops run by Ethiopians and Somalis, echoing earlier xenophobic unrest. Construction Safety: Nigeria’s Enugu saw a four-storey building collapse during early hours, with deaths reported and a stop-work order allegedly ignored. Housing & Standards: Lagos is moving to enforce building standards as disputes flare over the Lagos Coastal Road and alleged clashes between federal and state officials over coastal setback enforcement. Rail Investment: South Africa’s rail access rules may extend contract tenure from 10 to 15 years, aiming to improve bankability for private train operators. Energy & Property-Adjacent Infrastructure: Angola’s Barra do Dande Ocean Terminal is positioning for downstream fuel storage and logistics growth, drawing interest from Qatar as energy ties deepen. Mining & Capital Markets: Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery IPO is framed as a major NGX catalyst, with potential to pull millions of investors into equities. Smart Buildings: LG opened a B2B AI home experience space in Riyadh, targeting developers and hospitality firms across the smart-building push. Climate-Resilient Development: A new focus on climate-resilient communities links housing upgrades and energy access to safer, healthier urban growth.