Liberia’s Responsible Development: President Joseph Boakai dedicated the Environmental Protection Agency’s new headquarters in Monrovia, stressing investment must protect forests, wetlands and public health, and commissioning new lab equipment. Ivory Coast Fashion Breakthrough: Abidjan designers are gaining global attention via social media and celebrity styling, with creators insisting they’ll keep building from home. Ghana Emancipation Tourism Push: The Ghana Tourism Authority rolls out a week-long diaspora-focused programme starting July 18, blending heritage events with reconnecting roots and celebrating freedom. Nigeria Security and Justice: Nigeria’s NSCDC urged security education to curb attacks on schools, while Anambra police arraigned suspects in gender-based violence cases including defilement and rape. Ghana Criminal Justice Reform: The POS Foundation hailed Ghana’s Community Service Bill as a step toward restorative justice and easing prison congestion. Human Rights Under Pressure: Sovietern demanded the immediate release of Sahrawi prisoner Naâma Asfari, citing serious health risks after a hunger strike. Regional Politics and Courts: South Africa’s Western Cape heard Ramaphosa’s bid to stop impeachment committee hearings, warning of “irreversible injustice” without a court order. Tourism Policy Tension: Nigeria’s tourism operators called for urgent review of hospitality and tourism laws, saying regulatory confusion is scaring off investment.