Nigeria Politics & Rights: Save Nigeria Group USA condemned the reported attack and blockade of Peter Obi’s convoy in Makurdi, Benue, calling it unacceptable in a constitutional democracy. Policing & Civil Liberties: A legal fight over whether Nigerians can record police officers in uniform in public is escalating, after a Federal High Court ruling in Warri backed filming rights and ordered officers to display force numbers. Peacebuilding Push: Nigeria’s Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution urged sustained investment in prevention—early warning, peace education, mediation and justice reform—arguing peace budgets lag far behind military spending. Elections & Courtroom Battles: Tinubu and APC asked a Federal High Court to dismiss Atiku Abubakar’s NYSC certificate forgery suit ahead of 2027 polls. Security & Polls: Nigeria’s police chief told AFP the 2027 vote will be “safe and secure,” despite jihadist violence and kidnappings. Oil & Gas Development: Tanzania’s Eyasi-Wembere project moved closer to drilling after final seismic processing stages. Energy Industry: Angola’s oil sector showcased exploration wins and downstream ambitions at AOG 2026 in Luanda. Culture & Diplomacy: Namibia and China reaffirmed ties through a culture fair in Windhoek, including support for a Namibian authors and writers award. Sports & Youth: Tanzania’s under-15 girls won the CAF African Schools Football CECAFA qualifiers, securing a 2027 Morocco spot. Tech/AI Governance: Anthropic said it blocked AI misuse tied to cyberattacks, surveillance and biological weapons research. Trade/Business: Korea Eximbank pledged deeper AI and digital cooperation with African governments through ministerial talks. Ivory Coast Youth Culture: Street dance biama continues to thrive in Abidjan’s working-class neighbourhoods despite strict social norms.