AI Misuse Watch: Anthropic’s latest report details how Claude was used for state surveillance, propaganda and weapons work—from Mali’s SIM-card monitoring to Russia’s “kamikaze” drone software and Yemen missile design—highlighting how bad actors bypass safeguards. Telecom Upgrade: Econet Wireless Zimbabwe says it will switch off 3G by end-December 2027, keeping 2G longer for rural feature-phone users while pushing customers to 4G/5G. Rwanda Business & Energy: Rwanda’s private sector is urged to turn energy potential into bankable projects, as the country tests digital tools to guide energy investment and close access gaps. Climate Finance for Farmers: IFAD and Equity Group-backed ARCAFIM will deliver about $25m in Tanzania climate adaptation financing for farmers and rural agribusinesses over 12 years. Anglican Leadership: Bishop Dr Manasseh Gahima elected new Archbishop of the Anglican Church in Rwanda, succeeding Dr Laurent Mbanda. Food Systems Push: Kigali hosts the Africa Food Systems Forum, with delegates focused on investing in agri-food systems to grow jobs and resilience. Digital IDs in Africa: Gabon accelerates eGabon projects, including national digital ID and interoperability infrastructure, moving from planning to field rollout. Markets & Investment: Dangote Refinery’s IPO continues to draw global backing for wider African ownership, while Impossible Objects raises $40m to scale industrial 3D printing. Public Safety: Deadly fires and stampedes in eastern DRC and Kenya’s schools underline urgent gaps in disaster preparedness and emergency response.