Ceuta Migration Crisis: Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta is still struggling after a mass border rush from Morocco left reception centres overwhelmed and at least 72 people dead; reports say thousands of migrants have returned to Morocco, but hundreds—especially minors—remain in limbo as locals face shortages and hostility. Border Security & EU Politics: The EU’s top leadership urged stronger external border controls after the crisis, while Spain installed a floating sea barrier and EU states debated solidarity and Schengen rules. Morocco’s Response: Morocco’s interior ministry blamed a misleading online campaign and trafficking networks for driving the surge, with investigations opened into those behind it. South Africa Governance: Cape Town escalated its push for Metro Police investigative powers, arguing national law limits its ability to turn street-level seizures into convictions. Smart ID Rollout: South Africa’s Home Affairs launched an online tool to help citizens find bank branches for Smart ID card switching. Earthquake Watch: A 4.1 quake hit southern Spain near Murcia, with tremors felt in tourist areas like Alicante and Benidorm. Sudan Peace Talks: Sudanese political forces split over Addis Ababa consultations led by a UN-AU-IGAD-Arab League-EU “quintet” process. Egypt Quake: A strong earthquake near the Gulf of Suez shook Cairo and nearby regions, prompting panic and minor damage reports. MTN Ghana Results: MTN Ghana reported a revenue surge after its fintech separation, pointing to stronger service earnings.