Public Finance: Mozambique plans to add AI and data analytics to treasury, debt and asset management, while moving core finance processes online by 2035. Telangana has ordered online tracking and mandatory CAG audits of road-safety funds. Political Transition: Ethiopia appointed a six-month caretaker administration in Tigray, tasked with maintaining services and preparing for elections amid renewed conflict. Public Services: Tanzania pledged more than Sh12 billion for inclusive education, including school upgrades, teacher training and learning materials. Canada extended federal mental-health, addiction and home-care funding for another year, but health advocates want a long-term plan. Local Delivery: Newport’s leader says population growth is outpacing infrastructure funding; the Welsh Government is reviewing how council grants reflect service costs. In South Africa, a new bus route will connect rural communities with George, improving access to work and essential services. Accountability: Malawi’s proposed purchase of 100 tarpaulins for nearly K3 billion has been halted pending an audit, prompting questions about procurement and delays to farm-subsidy deliveries.