Horn of Africa Election Turmoil: Ethiopia’s 7th general election saw voting extended in some areas, but security incidents in Oromia and Amhara led to 143 polling stations closing early; reports also say at least 37 Orthodox Christians were killed in Arsi zone on 1 June, with hundreds of homes burned. Geothermal Energy Spotlight: Kenya’s geothermal push is getting global attention as the country prepares to host the 2029 World Geothermal Congress in Nairobi, reinforcing its lead in Africa’s installed capacity. Digital Access & Governance Metrics: Nigeria’s Lagos topped the 2025 State Performance Index, scoring strongly on revenue generation and internet penetration—an example of how tech access and fiscal capacity move together. Climate Watch for Africa: The World Meteorological Organization warns El Niño is developing with an 80% chance between June and August 2026, with likely rainfall impacts for eastern and southern Africa. Regional Health Security: IGAD launched the $31.9m PREPARE project to strengthen cross-border pandemic readiness across Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda, using a One Health approach. AI in Ethiopia’s Education: Ethiopia plans an AI university starting in 2027, aiming to build local AI skills under its “Digital Ethiopia” agenda. Nuclear Science Ambitions in Rwanda: Rwanda signed a nuclear cooperation deal with Russia covering nuclear medicine and training, with feasibility work underway for a research reactor and a nuclear science center. Energy & Industry Growth: Nigeria’s Dangote refinery hit full capacity and is set to expand further, positioning it as a major exporter of jet fuel and diesel.