Yemen War Update: Yemen’s Saudi-backed government says it’s launching an all-out ground offensive to retake Houthi-held territory, framing it as restoring state authority and warning of continued escalation. Ethiopia Conflict: Pro-government forces and allied militias reportedly entered Mekelle, a major setback for the TPLF after the rebels withdrew, raising fears of wider regional spillover. UK Pensions: A UK parliamentary petition to cut the State Pension age to 65 has cleared 10,000 signatures, triggering a formal government response as Andy Burnham faces renewed pressure on retirement policy. Kenya Digital Governance: Kenya’s government plans to use social media influencers to communicate programmes, betting on creators as a key public-information channel ahead of the 2027 election. Pakistan Political Tension: PTI begins a long march toward Islamabad after talks with the federal government failed, with authorities signaling protesters won’t be allowed into the capital. Public Service Integrity: Uganda? No—Ghana: Ghana’s teachers’ union says government should authorize salary payments for newly promoted teachers, while Uganda?—elsewhere—reports also highlight pension-gratuity extortion concerns in local government systems. Local Elections Prep (South Africa): South Africa’s inter-ministerial committee says it’s satisfied with preparations for the 4 November 2026 local government elections. Education Protests (France): French high school protests are expected to return this week, with officials citing thousands of arrests and injuries as Macron’s government faces another test.