East Africa Energy Infrastructure: Tanzania and Uganda have handed a proposed refined-products infrastructure site at Chongoleani in Tanga to Worley Consulting for feasibility studies, including soil tests, environmental assessments and preliminary designs—aimed at boosting fuel security and regional business opportunities. Rangeland Protection: FAO urged African countries to use science and technology to monitor rangelands, detect climate threats early and protect pastoralism as grazing pressure rises. Africa–Middle East Media Links: Tanzania and Oman signed a 12-month media cooperation MoU between journalists’ unions and editors’ forums to expand training and exchanges. AI Governance: China and the US agreed to set up an AI dialogue on risks and benefits, plus a channel for AI-related incidents. EU Aid Scrutiny: The EU parliament called for tighter measurement and scrutiny of aid programmes in Africa to ensure sustainable, people-focused outcomes. Dangote Refinery Momentum: Aliko Dangote and President William Ruto broke ground on the $16bn Lamu refinery, targeting 700,000 bpd and major job creation. Nigeria Politics & Economy: Atiku renewed calls for Tinubu to leave office in 2027, while ADC VP candidate Rotimi Amaechi vowed to resign if Nigeria doesn’t improve within a year. Solar Investment: KawiSafi Ventures invested $2m in Orb Energy to scale commercial and industrial solar projects across East Africa. Regional Security: ECOWAS’ vice-president visited The Gambia to advance peace, security and development, including inspections of regional projects. Corporate Signals: Chevron reaffirmed long-term commitment to Nigeria as it expands and optimises assets under the Petroleum Industry Act.