Anti-immigration pressure in South Africa: Hundreds of Malawian nationals are reportedly sleeping outside the Malawian consulate in Johannesburg after fleeing their homes amid weekly anti-immigration protests and “door-to-door” vigilante checks, with activists warning the situation is sliding toward xenophobia and violence. US abortion funding restrictions ripple across Africa: AP reports the Trump administration’s new limits on U.S. funding for overseas groups tied to abortion and related services could affect up to $30 billion in aid, while also emboldening harassment and legal pressure on reproductive-rights workers. Ebola response and US travel rules: The U.S. says some Americans involved in Congo’s Ebola response have been moved to a Kenya isolation facility for 21 days of precautionary monitoring after new U.S. travel restrictions. Regional mobility policy shift: Chad announced visa-free entry for all Africans from Jan. 1, 2027, joining a growing list that already includes the Republic of the Congo. Congo-linked WAICO membership: Congo is named among WAICO’s founding states, alongside other African countries, as governments push for AI cooperation and governance. CEMAC liquidity strain: BEAC refinancing demand is rising again across CEMAC, with banks seeking more funds after policy easing, underscoring pressure on financing for essential imports. Wagner-linked drug trade in Central Africa: A WSJ report says Wagner remnants in the Central African Republic are running an opioid trafficking network tied to Congo-to-Bangui routes, complicating security and governance.