Horn of Africa Energy & Trade: Ethiopia and Djibouti hailed Dangote’s $660m Damarjog–Dewele multiproduct pipeline, a 120km link meant to cut logistics delays and boost regional fuel supply. Nigeria Fuel Market: NMDPRA data shows August petrol stock cover at 22.9 days—up, but still 7.1 days below the 30-day benchmark—while domestic refining drove supply, with Dangote behind the bulk of locally sourced PMS. Nigeria Gas & Jobs: Ardova-led consortium (with Diadem) agreed to buy Powergas, expanding Africa’s CNG footprint and virtual pipeline distribution. Kenya Food Safety: Regulators and security agencies stepped up crackdowns on fake pesticides entering through porous borders, warning of risks to farmers and food safety. Kenya Retail Finance: Absa, UNCDF and UNDP launched a guarantee to close Kenya’s $2.1bn cold storage gap with solar-powered facilities for agribusinesses. South Africa Consumer Pressure: Eskom faces a new distribution-side debt crunch as municipalities owe about R450bn, threatening electricity market stability. Mozambique Public Health: Drug trafficking and consumption rose sharply in H1 2026, with hospital admissions up 38%, as addiction spreads beyond transit routes. Digital Payments (Nigeria): Remita launched an all-in-one super app for transfers, bills, airtime/data and expense tracking, while PalmPay rolled out “Dey for You” security features to fight fraud. Consumer Culture: Shoprite’s Hennessy ad sparked a viral stir in South Africa after fans spotted a Kabza De Small lookalike.