Maritime Deal: Nigeria’s Marine ministry signed an MoU with APM Terminals to advance the Badagry Deep-Seaport, moving toward exclusive talks on a project aimed at boosting deepwater capacity, transshipment and regional trade. Public Transport Tension: Golden Arrow in Cape Town faces a looming NUFAS strike, while the company rushes to court to block it and warn commuters of disruption. Football Milestone: Yaya Touré made history as the first African head coach to lead a team into the UEFA Champions League, ahead of Slovan Bratislava’s opener vs PSG. Informal Economy Reality Check: A continent-wide look at how informal work dominates livelihoods—nearly 83% of jobs—while governments struggle to regulate, tax or protect workers. Energy & Industry Watch: Dangote’s planned Kenya refinery raises new questions on crude supply and regulation as the project targets completion by 2030. Security Update: Nigeria’s army says it arrested suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP logistics suppliers in Borno, recovering motorcycle parts meant for militants. Health Crisis: WHO warns DR Congo needs thousands more health workers to fight Ebola as the outbreak worsens. Tech Payments: TerraPay and Alipay+ expand cross-border QR wallet payments across Africa, aiming to make “pay like a local” easier for travellers. Design & Culture: Design Week Lagos brings a new generation of Nigerian designers to Paris Design Week ahead of its Lagos 10th anniversary exhibition.