Marine Life Surge: Nearly 300 humpback whales formed a “supergroup” off Cape Town, a rare sight that scientists say signals strong rebounds after the 1986 hunting ban. Climate Shock Watch: The AfDB warns a “super” El Niño could cut African GDP by $10bn–$20bn and trigger mass migration, with food, water and public finances at risk. Weather Alerts (SA): South Africa braces for frosty mornings and fine, cool conditions, plus very cold, wet weather with snowfall expected in high-lying Eastern Cape and parts of the Drakensberg and Free State. Security Operations (Nigeria): Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters says troops intensified nationwide offensives against terrorism, kidnapping, banditry and oil theft, reporting neutralisations, arrests and recovered arms. Politics (Senegal): President Bassirou Diomaye Faye launches Kiiraay-The Republican Patriots, formalising his split with Ousmane Sonko and reshaping the reform movement. Reparatory Justice (Ghana): Nzema Paramount Chief Kaku Aka II calls for Ahanta and Nzema lands to be included in reparatory justice discussions. Energy Transition (Morocco): Morocco highlights progress toward renewable power leadership under King Mohammed VI’s energy vision. WAFCON Focus (South Africa): Banyana Banyana open WAFCON Group B against Tanzania, with coach Desiree Ellis urging a strong start to secure World Cup qualification.