Fungal Electronics: Scientists say living mushroom mycelium can be grown into flexible, self-cleaning “living” textiles and even biodegradable electronic components—an intriguing route to lower e-waste and more sustainable computing. ECOWAS–Sahel Diplomacy: Senegal’s incoming ECOWAS chair Diomaye Faye is visiting Mali to rebuild ties with the AES bloc, aiming to shift the region from confrontation toward dialogue. Sahel Water Revival: After decades of drought, communities across the Sahel are seeing greener land thanks to revived ancient water-harvesting farming methods and the Great Green Wall’s push to restore soils. Niger Delta Pollution Accountability: Amnesty and partners cite leaked Shell internal documents alleging exemptions from safety rules and decisions that kept pipelines running despite oil theft and pollution risks—renewing pressure for cleanup and justice. Oil Field Gas Seepage: Nigeria’s lawmakers fault regulators over months-long gas seepage in Billy, Rivers State, saying residents face a prolonged environmental and health emergency. Lake Chad Water Crisis: A major $50bn plan to redirect water from the Congo Basin to Lake Chad is framed as a lifeline for millions as the lake shrinks dramatically. Critical Minerals Warning: Experts warn Nigeria not to repeat oil-era “sacrifice zones” as the country races into solid mineral exploration for the energy transition.