Women, Peace & Security: India’s ambassador to Liberia delivered a report to ex-President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on the 2007–2016 Indian all-women UNMIL police unit, highlighting its role in Liberia’s post-war security reform and women’s participation in peacekeeping. Rule of Law & Justice: Liberia’s justice leadership spotlight grows as Justice Minister/AG nominee Betty Lamin-Blamo faces high-stakes drug-trafficking probes that could reach powerful figures. Anti-Drug Crackdown: Nigeria’s NDLEA says international cartels are trying to set up meth labs in Ogun and Oyo forests, linking efforts to Mexican networks. Regional Politics: Nigeria rejects claims it backed a Niger coup attempt, reiterating support for constitutional order. ECOWAS Fallout: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger’s ECOWAS exit is said to have weakened integration and border cooperation, with the Sahel bloc now rivaling ECOWAS. Slave-Trade Memory & Reparations: Ghana’s VP calls for forts and castles tied to the transatlantic slave trade to be preserved and “honestly interpreted,” while also pushing accurate classroom teaching of slavery history. Digital Finance Push: Nigeria’s VP adviser urges the country to lead Africa in digital finance, tokenised assets and cross-border settlement. Energy Data Deal: Nigeria and the IEA sign a joint work programme to improve energy data and evidence-based policy. UN Reform: UNGA President Baerbock says Security Council reform options are on the table, with strong calls for African representation. Nigeria Politics: Lagos State Governor Sanwo-Olu dismisses 2027 fuel-subsidy restoration promises as empty campaign rhetoric. Security & Health: Nigeria’s Army chief backs public-private partnerships to modernise Army hospitals and roll out digital health solutions.