Somaliland’s Gaza offer: Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi says it can contribute up to 2,000 troops to a US-led International Stabilization Force for Gaza if asked, joining pledges from Uganda and Morocco. Climate shock: August 2026 became the hottest month ever recorded globally, with temperatures 1.65°C above pre-industrial levels, raising fears for Southern Africa as El Niño strengthens. Sahel info war: A study says Mali’s factions are using generative AI to amplify fault lines, with AI content already appearing in jihadist-linked media and more active use in separatist spaces. West Africa trade pressure: Ivory Coast cocoa sellers struggle to use a new traceability system ahead of EU anti-deforestation rules, risking delays at the start of the 2026/27 season. Ghana football push: President Mahama calls for rebranding Ghanaian football and better refereeing to make the league more competitive. Shipping costs hit haulage: Nigerian truckers say Red Sea delays have cut haulage rates by about half, squeezing port-linked businesses. Green hydrogen reality check: Namibia’s green hydrogen exports to Europe are “unlikely” at scale without long-term offtake deals. Ceuta tensions: Spanish intelligence warned of plans for a mass migrant push into Ceuta before the surge, intensifying scrutiny of response decisions.