Nigeria–China Aquatic Trade: Power Minister Joseph Tegbe urges swift rollout of the Nigeria-China Aquatic Products Protocol after China’s zero-tariff push lifted H1 bilateral trade to $18bn, aiming to boost exports and forex earnings. Fuel & LPG Relief: Nigeria’s NUPRC is consulting on a domestic crude-and-gas swap to cut costs and improve supply to local refiners, while Dangote and 11 Plc have cut LPG prices at depots, easing cooking-gas pressure. Food Security Watch: Kenya’s ICPAC warns below-normal rainfall in western Kenya could hit farming and livestock, with knock-on effects for food prices. Consumer Health Safety: Kenya’s Pharmacy and Poisons Board flags a falsified Postinor-2 batch and lists packaging/label differences to help consumers spot counterfeits. Trade Dispute Cooling: Ghana’s Trade Minister calls for an end to the Ghana–Nigeria onion trader dispute after Nigeria lifted export suspensions, restoring supply flows. Insurance Expansion: Kenya Reinsurance plans to enter Tanzania with $20m investment and reinsurance capacity from Sept 1, 2026. Regional Commerce Push: Tanzania hosts the EAC Trade Fair in Mwanza (Aug 28–Sep 6) with eight countries lined up and 600+ exhibitors expected. Governance & Services: South African Airways places acting CEO Matshela Seshibe on special leave as the board runs an internal process, appointing the chief legal officer as acting CEO. Energy Infrastructure Efficiency: Tanzania targets shorter tanker stays at ports by improving petroleum handling, storage and clearance coordination. Digital & Media: Google trains Nigerian newsrooms on AI, audience insights and new monetisation models to stay sustainable as ad revenue shifts.