Agribusiness Push: Angola’s AgriConnect Compact is highlighted as a jobs engine for Africa’s fast-growing food market, aiming to cut import dependence and build value chains. Fuel Forex Rescue: Nigeria’s government is weighing a dollar-for-naira swap to keep Dangote Refinery selling petrol in naira while funding crude imports amid forex shortages—an issue that will resonate across Angola’s own energy trade. Rail Manufacturing Boost: Banaras Locomotive Works set a record by building 65 electric locomotives in July, a reminder of how industrial scale and electrification can reshape regional transport capacity. Diamonds and Development Gap: A new look at the “diamond paradox” points to how mineral wealth often fails to reach communities—relevant to Angola’s diamond regions and governance debate. Angola Infrastructure & Skills: Angola’s Army Academy rehabilitation is set to resume in Huambo after years of stoppage, while a major dam project near Caculo Cabaça is driving urgent archaeology before sites are submerged. Aviation Finance Pressure: AFRAA warns blocked airline funds are strangling cash flow and connectivity, listing Angola among the affected countries. Luanda Health Upgrade: President João Lourenço inaugurated the Julius Nyerere General Burn Hospital in Luanda, expanding specialized care capacity.