Ghana–Oil Tax Ruling: Ghana’s Ministry of Finance says an ICC arbitration tribunal rejected Tullow Oil’s challenge to taxes on insurance proceeds, backing a roughly $393m assessment tied to the Jubilee and TEN offshore fields. Edo/Plateau Security Claims: US Congressman Riley Moore welcomed the reported arrest of a Plateau Fulani leader, but Nigeria’s security agencies and state authorities have yet to confirm details or charges. Osun Court Freeze: A Lagos Federal High Court ordered banks to restrict withdrawals from Osun State accounts over a $13.9m arbitration award to Gamji Nigeria Company, pending settlement. Ethiopia–Nile Rights: Ethiopia’s water minister says the country is completing a dam for irrigation and water supply under sovereign rights and international law, rejecting Egypt’s calls for prior consent. Ghana Culture & Heritage: Akuapem people in eastern Ghana marked the 200th anniversary of a victory over the Ashanti Empire with a two-week Odwira festival of reenactments, rituals and durbars. Disaster Preparedness: Qatar Red Crescent Society hosted a ShakeSmart workshop to turn earthquake communication tools into practical, culturally tailored public messages. Electric Mobility Push: Africa E-Mobility Week & Forum urged faster EV implementation to boost energy security, local mineral value chains and charging readiness. Guinea Opposition Pardon: Guinea granted a presidential pardon to opposition figure Aliou Bah, jailed for insulting the junta leader, as rights groups question tightening control over dissent. Animal Health Biosecurity: Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro intensified crackdowns on unauthorized live pig entry to protect local hog raisers from African swine fever.