Ghana–South Africa Tensions: Ghana issued a travel advisory urging citizens to avoid non-essential trips to South Africa after xenophobic attacks, citing injuries, looting, and property losses, while Accra summoned Pretoria and raised the issue with the African Union. IMF Watch: Sri Lanka cleared its Fifth and Sixth IMF reviews under the EFF, unlocking $695 million in cash support, though officials warn the economy remains vulnerable amid new global and local pressures. EU Tech Anxiety: The EU is reportedly set to join a US-led “Pax Silica” plan to coordinate advanced chip controls and co-invest in AI hardware, drawing criticism that it could undermine Europe’s “strategic autonomy.” India–Africa Diplomacy: Multiple reports highlight how diaspora networks, student exchanges, and India’s digital public infrastructure push are reshaping India–Africa cooperation beyond rhetoric. AI Spending Reality Check: Alphabet plans to raise up to $80bn for AI infrastructure, while analysts warn big AI capex is not automatically translating into returns. Climate Alert: The UN weather agency says there’s an 80% chance El Niño forms between June and August, raising heat and drought risks. Armenia’s Bloc Choice: Armenia’s PM rejected calls for an EU–EAEU referendum as “theoretical,” saying Yerevan will stay in the EAEU for now.