Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline Revival: SONATRACH has broken ground on Algeria’s section of the 4,128km Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, linking Nigeria–Niger–Algeria and targeting 20–30 bcm of annual gas exports to Europe. Data Centre Water/Power Scrutiny: South Africa’s Housing Assembly and UK group Foxglove object to Equinix’s planned Cape Town data centres, demanding full disclosure of water, power and environmental impacts before approval. Mixed-Use City Push: Albaddad Holding launched its $1.9bn New Botswana City in Gaborone, a 1.24m sq m mixed-use plan with 51 residential towers and multiple hotels and commercial complexes. Construction Safety & Flood Risk: A heavy downpour triggered the collapse of an eight-shop commercial building in Anambra’s Ikenga Ogidi, with residents blaming drainage and erosion and calling for stricter building enforcement. Ebola Politics Meets Infrastructure: Kenya faces protests over a US-funded Ebola isolation ward, with court action halting construction while the government continues backing the deal. Security & Property: Oyo demolished a bungalow allegedly used as a kidnappers’ hideout tied to the Adelabu sister abduction case. Business Rescue Pressure (SA): South Africa’s turnaround sector warns corporate distress is rising, citing a surge in business rescue filings. Critical Minerals Link: ReElement Technologies was invited to the US Chamber of Commerce’s Critical Minerals Summit, with a focus on stabilising supply chains. Housing Finance Signal (Nigeria): A report says a mortgage intervention is unlocking long-term housing credit for 1,859 Nigerians.