Nigeria Market Mood: NGX shares slid again as investors stayed risk-off, with the All-Share Index down 1.27% and about N2.18tn wiped from market value in a session. Energy & Industry: Nigeria’s Oluwo says Dangote Refinery helped prevent a worst-case fuel-price shock, pointing to output scale-up and lower local prices. Kenya Hard-Currency Push: TRIFIC’s first dollar-denominated green property fund inched past its target, oversubscribed by 3% ahead of listing on the NSE. Kenya Policy Politics: President Ruto defended frequent foreign trips as necessary for partnerships and Kenya’s agenda, amid public criticism. Tax Justice Focus: Tax Justice Network Africa argues citizens must watch tax reform because lost revenue hits hospitals and schools, not just budgets. Agribusiness & Poultry: MHP posted $1.02bn Q1 revenue but swung to a net loss on FX pressure; Cobb-Vantress and Irvine launched a Tanzania poultry genetics facility to cut reliance on imported breeding stock. Zambia Copper Plans: ZCCM says Vedanta’s CopperTech IPO could speed up its $2.7bn Konkola expansion. Uganda Aviation Upgrade: AfDB approved funding to upgrade Arua Airport, aiming to boost West Nile and cross-border connectivity. Ivory Coast Housing Crackdown: Police arrested a man accused of using a fake court document to order demolitions in Abidjan. Digital Commerce: TikTok and ICC-backed labs in Nigeria aim to help SMEs sell globally via social commerce. Climate Risk: WMO reports Africa warming faster than the global average, with extreme weather hitting millions and killing thousands.