Nigeria Debt Watch: Nigeria’s total public debt stock rose 4.67% to N166.79tn as of June 30, 2026, with domestic debt leading and major external lenders including the World Bank and AfDB. Ports & Trade: Nigeria approved upgrades for Onne, Rivers, Delta and Calabar ports to decongest Lagos and boost trade efficiency. Elections & Civic Peace: INEC chair Joash Amupitan urged Nigeria’s Emir of Zazzau to push non-violent, issue-based campaigning ahead of 2027. Minimum Wage Pressure: Atiku and labour allies renewed calls for a higher living wage, arguing N70,000 has been crushed by fuel, food and transport costs. Political Accountability: Nigeria’s ADC demanded clarity on President Tinubu’s prolonged absence abroad. Kenya Power Slowdown: Kenya Power reported a Sh1.07bn drop in electricity sales to new customers despite more connections, with off-grid solar cited as a factor. East Africa Aviation Milestone: Uganda’s Kabalega International Airport received its first passenger flight, signaling momentum toward AFCON 2027. Cameroon-EU SME Support: Cameroon’s SME ministry met the EU ambassador on finance, digitalisation and value chains for local businesses. Tech Ecosystem Push: A Burundi-Cameroon webinar spotlighted tech-sector opportunities but flagged gaps in infrastructure, financing and policy. Liberia Opposition Unites: Five opposition parties formed a joint technical committee, citing border, corruption and democratic backsliding concerns. Regional Security Lens: A new analysis warns Eastern Mediterranean maritime friction needs rules-based risk management to prevent daily incidents from escalating.