Space Diplomacy: Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame is in Paris for the International Space Summit hosted by Emmanuel Macron, meeting UNESCO’s chief and joining talks on orbit security, the space economy, governance rules, and Moon-to-Mars exploration—while Congo-Brazzaville’s Denis Sassou-Nguesso is expected to attend. Energy & Culture: Ahead of African Energy Week in Cape Town, the Just Energy Transition (JET) Concert has unveiled its 2026 line-up, led by Adekunle Gold and featuring Mafikizolo, Keasungs, Roga Roga & Extra Musica and DJ Dollar. Regional Industry: Botswana President Duma Boko met Dangote Group founder Aliko Dangote on industrialisation and infrastructure, including the Trans-Kalahari rail idea and wider investment plans across Southern Africa. Trade & Agriculture: Congo’s poria products have shipped to China under Beijing’s zero-tariff treatment, with the first batch leaving Feilin Group’s processing site in Bouenza. Wildlife Crime: Vietnam seized 1,193 kg of elephant ivory and 79.3 kg of big-cat bones from a shipment declared as timber, with hidden compartments uncovered at Quy Nhon Port. Local Crime: A suspect is set to be arraigned in Rochester, New York, over the murder of a 22-year-old man from the Republic of Congo, with charges including second-degree murder and tampering with evidence.