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Energy & Infrastructure: ECOWAS has signed the intergovernmental agreement for the Nigeria–Morocco African Atlantic Gas Pipeline, a roughly $25bn, 6,800km project meant to boost West Africa’s energy security and power generation. Climate & Disaster Risk: Spain is in its third summer heatwave, with hot, dry conditions raising wildfire danger, while forecasts point to some relief later in the week. Water & Public Safety: South Africa’s Koeberg nuclear plant faced four radiation contamination events during steam-generator testing, but officials say there was no release beyond containment and no risk to the public or environment. Agriculture & Food Security: Rwanda opened its Third National Seed Congress, pushing a private-sector-led, climate-resilient seed system to strengthen food security and regional trade. Farming Livelihoods: In Kenya’s Kitui, a cotton farmer’s shift to Bt cotton is credited with higher yields and better resilience against bollworms. Conservation & Enforcement: KwaZulu-Natal is tightening cooperation to tackle illegal fishing and coastal environmental crimes, including reports of illegal crayfish sales. Governance & Labour Impacts: South Africa’s anti-illegal immigration campaign is being linked to job losses and skilled-labour shortages, with labour groups disputing claims that removals automatically cut unemployment.

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