Gambling Oversight: Kenya’s Gambling Regulatory Authority says it will end operator self-reporting by forcing all licensed betting firms to integrate with a central system that tracks every transaction in real time. Libya–China Diplomacy: Libya’s acting foreign minister met China’s ambassador to deepen cooperation across sectors and coordinate positions in regional and global forums. North Africa Trade: Libya and Tunisia began implementing their free trade deal, using electronic certificates of origin, reactivating customs crossings, and adding anti-smuggling and border-security measures. Armenia–Turkey Normalization: Turkish President Erdoğan and Armenian PM Pashinyan discussed steps toward direct trade, including technical preparations and plans to rehabilitate a key rail link. EU Support for Armenia: The EU is preparing financial help and preferential trade terms for Armenia amid Russia-linked economic restrictions. UK Business Pressure: The CBI warns the cost of doing business is nearing a “tipping point,” citing record business tax take and weak profitability. Philippines Senate Shake-up: Sen. Loren Legarda insisted she hasn’t resigned as Senate president pro tempore, while Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said he will preside over VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. Obama Center Opens: Chicago’s Obama Presidential Center is set to open June 19, with costs now put at about $850m and up to 600,000 annual visitors. Health Funding Accountability: Papua New Guinea’s health minister clarified Port Moresby General Hospital’s level in the national referral system after parliamentary questions. Agriculture Reform in Malawi: Malawi unveiled a recovery plan shifting from subsidies to commercial farming, solar irrigation, mega farms, and agro-processing to boost growth and exports.