East Africa Oil & Infrastructure: Uganda’s 1,443km East African Crude Oil Pipeline is at about 80–84% completion, with line pipes delivered and marine works over 88%, targeting July 2026 commissioning and first exports by October—an electrically heated 24-inch system designed to move up to 246,000 bpd from Lake Albert to Tanzania’s Tanga port. Construction Skills & Jobs: South Africa’s CIDB and University of Johannesburg launched a Certificate in Construction Management to equip emerging contractors with business, financial and leadership skills for sustainable delivery. Ghana Connectivity Push: Work is underway on Ghana’s 1.5km Dambai Bridge under the $10bn “Big Push,” aiming to end ferry bottlenecks and improve safety on the River Oti corridor. Kenya Land Fraud: Kenya’s DCI arrested Nancy Wamuyu Njai over a Kajiado greenhouse-linked land fraud, warning buyers to verify titles before investing. Nigeria–South Africa Tensions: Nigeria’s House of Representatives called for a review of bilateral ties after renewed xenophobic attacks, urging possible suspension of parts of the relationship pending assurances for Nigerians’ safety. Property Dispute Watch: Lagos-based NASCO Town Limited appealed a High Court ruling voiding Nigeria’s acquisition of about 292 hectares, warning stakeholders not to transact on the disputed land while the appeal runs. Kenya Housing Lifestyle Shift: Nairobi buyers are increasingly trading apartment size for neighbourhood amenities—parks, trails and community facilities—driving a shift in developer offerings.