Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline Revival: Algeria’s SONATRACH has broken ground on its section of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, aiming to move Nigerian gas through Niger into Algeria and onward to Mediterranean export routes, with the full line estimated at 4,128 km and 20–30 bcm/year. South Africa Power Transition: Eskom is pushing renewables via a dedicated green energy unit and is also advancing gas-to-power work tied to the Richards Bay project, as the grid and fuel security debate heats up. Nigeria Fuel Costs: Nigeria’s petrol depot prices are rising as crude climbs on renewed US-Iran Strait of Hormuz tensions, adding pressure to transport and living costs. Ghana Electrification Pilot: eThekwini is opening applications for a smart solar pilot connecting 280 homes to cheaper power with Wi‑Fi-enabled energy management. Clean Energy & Storage: WLF Energy and Farasis Energy sign an alliance to scale energy storage solutions, while solar manufacturing and module supply deals keep rolling across the region. Illicit Finance Fight: Tax Justice Network Africa calls for stronger African-led action against illicit financial flows, warning of major annual losses.