Energy & Industry: Nigeria’s Tetracore Energy Group is expanding an integrated gas-and-power push aimed at more reliable electricity and long-term energy security. Maritime Safety: Lagos State has started hands-on ferry safety training under an 18-month Ferry Safety Development Programme with Interferry and Caverton Marine. Justice & Diplomacy: Nigeria and Ethiopia signed a Transfer of Sentenced Persons Agreement to let convicted nationals serve the rest of their terms at home. Food Security: Korea’s rice aid enters a second phase, shifting to drought- and stress-tolerant varieties for rain-fed areas across participating African countries. Ebola Preparedness: The US added $20m for Ebola readiness in Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda and South Sudan as cases in Central Africa remain a concern. Finance & Industry: Standard Bank reaffirmed support for Dangote’s refinery listing and future expansion across Africa. Security & Education: Kogi State vowed to track down bandits after an Iluke community attack killed three and disrupted WASSCE exams. Digital Governance: The Gambia was admitted to the NADPA-RAPDP network, boosting its data privacy and digital policy capacity. Sports & Travel: Somalia’s top referee Omar Artan was denied US entry ahead of World Cup duty, reigniting debate over visa screening and fairness.