Diesel Price Watch: Africa’s low diesel prices in July 2026 are being linked to cheaper transport for goods, farming and construction—helping ease inflation pressures. Niger Water & Power: BOAD approved major funding in Niamey for Niger’s irrigation push (ONAHA) and electricity expansion (NIGELEC), supporting the country’s Refoundation Programme. Sahel Media Freedom: WAJSIC and RSF highlight worsening press freedom and journalist safety across Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, citing legal pressure, surveillance and intimidation. Climate Health: New research says climate change is shifting malaria risk across sub-Saharan Africa, while other studies warn extreme heat is driving rising sleep loss and future heat deaths—especially where cooling power is scarce. Niger Delta Pollution Accountability: Amnesty and partners renew scrutiny of Shell’s Niger Delta record, alleging ageing infrastructure, weak leak detection and internal warnings—framing pollution as a human rights crisis. Energy Transition Risks: Experts warn Nigeria against indiscriminate solid mineral exploration, saying weak governance could fuel insecurity and environmental harm. Lake Chad Crisis: Reporting notes Lake Chad’s dramatic shrinkage and the livelihoods hit across four countries, with recovery funding still urgently needed. Local Livelihoods: A displaced Nigerian mother in Katsina rebuilds income through sewing after deadly raids.