Digital Sovereignty: African leaders are pushing for “sovereign data” — storing and governing data within the continent — warning that digital independence is now tied to economic security. AI in Browsers: Google expands Ask Gemini in Chrome to Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa, bringing built-in AI search help to more users across the region. Botswana Cybersecurity: Botswana’s government says it can’t fully unmask fake Facebook accounts yet, citing gaps in cybercrime enforcement and the slow rollout of stronger legal mechanisms. Botswana Health Research: CHOP researchers report a youth-led mental health model (Safe Haven) showing promise for Botswana adolescents and young adults, especially underserved groups. Botswana Environment & Public Health: Birdlife Botswana links lead poisoning to collapsing vulture populations and warns it may also threaten people via contaminated meat, cookware and water. Energy Leadership (Botswana): Dr Never Tshabang discusses steering BERA through energy transition pressures while balancing supply security and regulation. Mining & Infrastructure: Daewoo E&C completes a $265m fertilizer plant in Nigeria, boosting ammonia and urea output for agriculture. Botswana De Beers Stake Talks: Botswana explores funding partners in the UAE and Oman to acquire more of De Beers amid diamond demand shifts. Global Peace Context: The Global Peace Index 2026 flags worsening peacefulness worldwide, with the UK dropping further down the ranking.