Rwanda Alcohol Crackdown: Rwanda’s Rwanda Investigation Bureau and Police say owners and managers of shut alcohol factories could face up to 25 years in jail over unsafe drinks, after inspections found improper ethanol processing; 16 suspects were presented in Kigali as enforcement widens. Nature Risk Liability: A new report warns company directors across Africa—including Kenya—that failing to manage biodiversity loss, water scarcity and land degradation could breach fiduciary duties, with nature-linked risks now treated as material business threats. Regional Visa Liberalisation: Chad will scrap entry visas for all Africans from January 1, 2027, joining a growing list that includes Rwanda, Kenya and others—aimed at boosting tourism, trade and investment. Rwanda-Italy Migration Talks: Rwanda is in talks with Italy on hosting asylum seekers expelled from Europe, as regional migration policy shifts. Kigali Urban Life: A feature on Kigali highlights strict order and rising city ambition, from airport experience to traffic discipline—an angle on the business climate for visitors and investors. East Africa Tourism Push: The Serengeti Safari Marathon is positioning active, sports tourism as a driver for Lake Victoria Basin development, backed by regional and UN-linked partners. Cross-Border Payments: UnionPay International and Pesapal partner to boost cross-border payments and tourism across East Africa. Dangote IPO Watch: Multiple reports say Dangote Petroleum Refinery is targeting a landmark $5bn IPO in October, with potential listings across Africa’s capital markets. Market Sanitation Action: A Bor County commissioner warns of action over poor sanitation at Lew-dier Fish Market after social media photos showed waste accumulation, with a surprise inspection planned. DRC Security Spillover: A mortar strike hit Rumbishi Market in South Kivu, killing at least nine civilians, underscoring ongoing instability affecting regional commerce.