Nuclear Safety Watch (South Africa): South Africa’s Koeberg nuclear plant said three recent maintenance incidents involving “airborne radioactive contamination” were contained, with no release to the environment and no risk to the public; Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa added worker doses were below a routine dental X-ray and the events didn’t meet reportable thresholds, as the country presses ahead with plans to add 5.2GW of nuclear capacity by 2039. Food & Energy Shock (Nigeria): In northern Nigeria, aid workers link worsening child malnutrition to the Iran-driven petrol price spike and broader cost-of-living pressure, highlighting how energy shocks are feeding directly into hunger. Gas & Power Diplomacy (Algeria–Germany): Algeria and Germany renewed energy cooperation, with Sonatrach delivering LNG to Germany and talks on a longer-term southern hydrogen corridor, as Algeria positions itself as a key gas supplier for Europe. Trade Disruption (UAE): UAE supermarkets reported “complex and constantly moving” supply conditions as Strait of Hormuz disruptions raise freight, fuel and insurance costs, causing temporary product gaps and selective price pressure. Regional Security (Egypt–Somalia): Egypt urged Somalia to intensify efforts to secure the release of eight kidnapped Egyptian sailors while also condemning Somaliland’s Jerusalem move as illegal. Energy Market Snapshot (Nigeria): Nigeria’s equities market gained N622bn in the week, with oil and gas among active sectors, reflecting continued investor appetite despite macro strain.