AfCFTA Push in Ghana: Ghana screened 1,000+ SMEs for AfCFTA export opportunities, with shortlisted firms now getting targeted training on market readiness and rules of origin. MSME Digital Tools: Nigeria’s Bumpa launched in Kenya, letting merchants run online storefronts, track sales (online/offline), and take payments via M-Pesa. SME Cashflow Boost (Nigeria): The National Assembly passed the Factoring, Assignments and Receivables Financing Bill to help businesses turn unpaid invoices into immediate cash and expand access to credit. Stablecoin Policy Warning (South Africa): Luno CEO James Lanigan warned draft capital flow rules could restrict South Africa’s access to the $33T stablecoin payments market, raising risks for cross-border business and investment. Mining Reform (Mozambique): Mozambique expanded state ownership in mining by giving ENM a free 15% stake across the value chain and pushing domestic processing while restricting raw exports. Energy Pressure (Nigeria): Cooking gas prices remain under strain, with LPG costs soaring over the decade and hitting record highs, squeezing households and small businesses. Climate & Conflict Dialogue (Ghana): Germany and Media General launched a year-long climate security dialogue in Tamale focused on how climate stress is worsening livelihoods and fueling conflict.