Mortgage Access: SBM Bank Kenya and Fusion Estates signed an MoU to offer homebuyers up to 90% mortgage financing, targeting Kenyans locally and in the diaspora and aiming to cut the deposit barrier for projects including Narumoru, Kitengela and Oak Grove City. Solar & Mining Decarbonisation: GameChange Energy commissioned its Genius Tracker™ for Anglo American-linked Mooi Plaats Solar PV Plant in South Africa, expected to generate about 360 million kWh annually and support mining decarbonisation while creating jobs and community investment. Housing Finance & Development: Kenya’s Absa and Vivo Energy Kenya backed dealer financing for Shell service stations, designed to help dealers secure sites and expand while preserving working capital. Land & Heritage Protection: New York’s AG moved to intervene in a Queens foreclosure tied to a burial ground for free Black residents dating to the early 1800s, seeking buyer notice and legal protection obligations. Human Rights & Detention Accountability (Niger): Niger State imposed a 24-hour curfew in Minna after protests over the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in NSCDC custody; rights groups and TIB called for an independent probe and transparent investigation. Energy Infrastructure (Nigeria): Dangote Industries says it will build a 600km offshore gas-gathering pipeline to connect offshore producers to shore for processing, addressing Nigeria’s gas transport gaps. Regional Trade/Border Works (Mozambique): Mozambique approved a PPP concession for Machipanda border modernisation and expansion, with an estimated US$30m investment and state stakes reserved. Urban Renewal & Risk of Displacement: Community groups in Newtown (Sarasota) discussed revitalisation plans while residents warned about gentrification pressures on local Black businesses.