Nigeria Politics & Oil Accountability: Atiku demands Tinubu explain N11.2trn NNPC spending on “oil and gas assets protection,” after the company’s 2025 audited report showed “energy security costs” and “other receivables.” Security in Nigeria: Joint Army, DSS and Amotekun operations in Ondo killed ISWAP leader Abdussamad Ohida, who was reportedly planning attacks and election disruption. Horn of Africa Diplomacy: Egypt pushed for a political solution to Sudan’s war in talks with Burhan, while Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea and Somalia issued a Red Sea governance declaration. Ethiopia Conflict Update: Ethiopia’s government-allied forces entered Mekelle after TPLF withdrew, raising fears of renewed civil war spillover. West Africa Security & Cooperation: Benin and Germany are close to signing a new security agreement as Sahel-linked armed groups pressure Benin’s north. Health & Aid Pressure: Experts warn HIV medicine shortages are worsening due to aid cuts, with many providers reporting stockouts. Digital Access: A Kenya study finds handset and data costs are keeping many adults offline despite awareness of mobile internet. Finance & Markets: UNDP and GSMA partner to scale African-led AI, while AfCRA is set to launch in Mauritius to strengthen credit-rating capacity. Trade & Logistics: Benin’s Cotonou port reports big gains in traffic, exports and transshipment despite regional disruptions.