Power Debt Watch: Nigeria’s electricity export bill is piling up, with Benin, Togo and Niger owing about N17.45bn ($12.66m) after remitting just 27.57% of Q1 2026 invoices, underscoring cashflow strain in the power sector. Clean Energy Access: Nigeria’s federal government kicked off phase two of its TVET programme to boost youth employability with industry-relevant skills and stipends, while a separate push on clean cooking and mini-grids aims to widen rural power access. Grid & Tariff Pressure: South Africa faces renewed electricity pain as rising prices worsen for users, with tariff hikes and policy uncertainty continuing to weigh on demand and investment. Climate Risk for Food & Power: UN agencies warn a strengthening El Niño could bring droughts, floods and severe storms, raising the odds of another food shock that can ripple into energy and power planning. Nature-Based Value: A study finds mangroves remove about 870,000 tonnes of nitrogen pollution yearly, valued at $8.7bn—another reminder that ecosystem services can support coastal resilience. SOE Reform: South Africa’s cabinet is advancing reforms to make state firms “fit for purpose,” including a National State Enterprise Bill to standardise governance and accountability across utilities and other parastatals. Energy Transition Finance: Western climate finance is shrinking, leaving a gap that could push more Global South projects toward alternative funding models.