Xenophobia Crisis in South Africa: Thousands of Malawians and other migrants are sheltering in Durban after door-to-door threats tied to a June 30 anti-foreigner ultimatum, raising fears of renewed violence. Mozambique Road Tech & Safety: Mozambique’s Council of Ministers approved a road code overhaul, paving the way for a points-based driving licence and surveillance cameras for traffic enforcement, plus rules for electric, gas and hybrid vehicles. LNG Push for Energy Security (South Africa): Zululand Energy Terminal opened contractor bidding for South Africa’s first LNG import terminal at Richards Bay, following ExxonMobil supply and Eskom customer deals as Mozambique gas declines. Gravity Research in Lusophone Space: Huíla’s ISCED-Huíla joined a global gravity study network by installing a physical pendulum lab during a Portuguese-Speaking Countries physicists conference in Lubango. Mozambique Press Freedom Under Pressure: A Mozambican journalist’s killing after covering protests highlights ongoing repression and stalled legal action over violence against media workers. Mozambique–Angola Cooperation: Presidents João Lourenço and Daniel Chapo met in Luanda to coordinate regional and continental priorities and deepen cooperation in energy, agriculture, fisheries and security. AI Regulation (Mozambique): Mozambique’s central bank has drafted AI rules for the financial sector. Health Capacity via Merck Foundation: Merck Foundation’s Africa Asia Luminary 2026 brought together First Ladies and health experts to expand healthcare capacity across Africa and Asia.