El Niño Flood Readiness in Nairobi: Nairobi officials say past disasters were driven by blocked waterways, and crews are now clearing debris from drainage lines, installing new stormwater concrete channels and sewer pipes to redirect heavy rainwater. AFCON 2027 Qualifiers Watch: Nigeria’s Super Eagles kick off their campaign with a double-header against Madagascar (Uyo, Sept 25) and Guinea-Bissau (Sept 29), with past meetings and key match facts highlighted ahead of the Group L run. Local Development Accountability in Uganda: Uganda’s Soroti high-value processing facility—funded under MATIP and backed by the AfDB—has reportedly sat idle, with local leaders alleging the operator abandoned the project and was not answerable to city authorities. Health Access for Children: An ophthalmologist warns parents not to delay cataract treatment in children, saying late intervention can cause permanent vision damage, with free surgeries underway in Edo State. Gambia Blackout Crisis: Prolonged power cuts are crippling businesses and households, with fish sellers in Tanji losing income as ice shortages spoil catches and protests mount ahead of elections. Global Finance Reform: UN dialogue speakers, including Titumir, call for a more predictable, vulnerability-sensitive global financial system for developing countries. Crime Crackdowns in South Africa: Police report arrests tied to firearms and drugs in Cape Town operations, while separate cases include suspects linked to the killing of racing driver Robert Wolk. Sports Business in Africa: Davido announces a multi-night Lagos residency at the National Theatre, testing whether a “residency” model can build more sustainable live-music revenue.