Flood Relief: The UAE has donated relief items worth over GH¢12m to June 29 flood victims, including 13,000 food boxes, 20,000 rice packages, bottled water, blankets and sleeping mattresses, with distribution coordinated through NADMO. Tourism & Culture: Ghana will host the maiden African Festival of Arts, Culture and Creatives (AFESTACC) from Dec 9–12, while Cape Coast and Elmina Castles will open until 10pm under the 24-hour economy push. Local Governance: Vice President Opoku-Agyemang urged stakeholders to back decentralisation reforms under the NDPS 2026–2030 so local institutions can deliver better services. Power & Utilities: PURC reports gains from integrating 2,036 SHEP meters into NEDCo billing, alongside transformer and pole upgrades to improve supply reliability. Health: The Ghana AIDS Commission reiterates there is no cure for HIV, urging strict ARV adherence as treatment coverage remains low. Justice & Court: An Accra High Court ruled Dr Mustapha Hamid’s trial will continue during legal vacation, and the AG opposed bail for Wontumi on flight-risk grounds. Security & Trade: Ghana and Burkina Faso signed a defence cooperation deal to secure cross-border trade corridors. Sports: Medeama’s Yussif Mubarik says the club is ready for the CAF Champions League after being drawn against TP Mazembe; Ghana’s heritage sites and football fans get more reasons to celebrate this week.