State Policing Push in Nigeria: Nigeria’s National Assembly has passed constitutional amendments to enable state-controlled police services, a major shift from decades of federal-only policing, with supporters framing it as closer, faster security while critics warn of political misuse. Security & Stability Watch: The Nigerian Army also announced a major senior-officer reshuffle and redeployments aimed at strengthening operations against insecurity. Housing & Land Rights (Ghana): A letter urges Ghana’s Accra and Tema authorities to tighten built-environment planning as multi-storey development accelerates across key corridors. Construction & Markets (Edo, Nigeria): Edo State says it is building a “standard” market in Jattu to boost trade and local economic activity. Energy Affordability (Nigeria): LPG prices are surging, pushing households back toward firewood and charcoal, raising pressure on living costs. Ebola (DRC): The DRC outbreak is worsening amid militia fighting and aid shortfalls, underscoring long-running development gaps. Tourism & Built Environment (Seychelles): Seychelles highlights a nature-protecting tourism model, with hospitality rules limiting beach commercialization. Film Infrastructure (Morocco): Morocco has launched a MAD 240m film production complex in Ouarzazate to add post-production, training and crew accommodation.