Angola Oil & Gas push: Angola’s AOG 2026 wrapped in Luanda with new exploration announcements and big deals, with a spotlight on building downstream capacity to cut fuel imports and sell refined products regionally. Namibia–China culture ties: Namibia and China held a culture fair at the Chinese Embassy, with China pledging support for a Namibian authors and writers award. Nigeria politics & security: Save Nigeria Group USA condemned the reported attack and blockade of Peter Obi’s convoy in Benue, calling it unacceptable in a democracy. Health support: Kakamega County received oxygen equipment for 10 primary facilities under an Oxygen as a Service programme, alongside staff training. Peacebuilding funding debate: Nigeria’s IPCR urged sustained investment in prevention and early warning, arguing peace budgets remain far too low. Maps and diplomacy: Japan said a UN-backed “true size” world map was corrected after it showed disputed islands off Hokkaido in Russia’s colour. Ebola reminder: A new report revisits how the 2014 Ebola outbreak triggered global panic and notes the current outbreak could surpass it. Ghana mining rules: Ghana’s regulator is drafting minimum wage and tender benchmarks to curb underbidding in contract mining. Kenya infrastructure finance: Kenya is seeking fresh AIIB funding for the Mau Summit–Malaba expressway and JKIA modernisation.