Rwanda FDA Crackdown: Rwanda ordered a nationwide recall of alcoholic beverages and shut down 101 liquor manufacturing facilities after a wave of deaths and illnesses linked to contaminated alcohol, with health officials calling it an “epidemic.” Rwanda Digital & Health Logistics: Zipline’s drone network is delivering emergency blood in minutes across Rwanda, but the reporting also highlights the gaps drones can’t fix—like access to clinics and staffing. Rwanda Housing & Policy: Kigali’s affordable housing approach is being compared with Kenya’s struggles, as public trust and delivery capacity shape outcomes. Regional Capital Markets: The Johannesburg Stock Exchange is courting Dangote Petroleum Refinery for a secondary listing after a planned $5bn IPO in Nigeria, with cross-border investor interest including Kenya and Rwanda. Banking & Dividends: NCBA announced a Sh6.18bn interim dividend after a 12% profit rise, while deal talks with Nedbank await approvals. Tech & Finance: Kenya’s Nairobi Securities Exchange plans East Africa’s first AI-themed ETF, aiming to give investors direct exposure to AI-linked firms. Climate Risk: Compassion International urges African churches to prepare ahead of expected severe El Niño flooding from October 2026. EAC Agriculture Funding: East Africa’s agricultural transformation faces financing shortfalls and weak budget execution, despite new investment plans. Global Travel Boom: WTTC says global travel and tourism investment topped $1tn in 2025, supporting jobs and destination development.