Higher Education & Research: Nigeria’s universities, led by the University of Ibadan, climbed in the AD Scientific Index—Nigeria ranks 3rd in Africa and 48th globally, with 53,580 scientists indexed across 384 institutions. Digital Rights & Cybersecurity (Benin): CNIN opened three new complaint points in Porto-Novo, Abomey and Parakou to make it easier to report personal data breaches and digital offenses, alongside online submissions. Education Access (Benin): Benin’s Ministry of Higher Education published 2026 entrance exam admission results for 11 institutions, with program-by-program links now online. Energy & Infrastructure: Algeria’s Sonelgaz signed MoUs with Senegal’s Senelec, pushing engineering, training and gas-focused cooperation—sparking debate on regional energy sovereignty. Transport Tech & Cost: Nigeria’s CNG and electric buses are reported to cut fares on specific routes, though many commuters say reductions are not yet felt. Public Health & Tech: Delta State says it has added MRI/CT/4D ultrasound capacity and hired 700+ health workers to reduce costly travel for care. Science Policy & Governance: ECOWAS plans youth-only election observers for Nigeria’s 2027 vote, building on pilots in Côte d’Ivoire and Benin. Security & Public Safety: In Nigeria, NYSC abduction cases in Imo are entering a cautious rescue phase after reports of IEDs at the suspected camp.