Digital Identity & Cybersecurity: Nigeria’s new NIMC Act (signed June 26) reshapes identity management by turning the NIN into a base for digital transactions, expanding NIMC powers on cybersecurity and data protection, and phasing out physical ID cards in favor of app and biometrics checks. Customs Digitisation for Trade: AfCFTA signed a 20-year customs deal to modernise border systems and enable interoperability, using Nigeria’s B’Odogwu platform so declarations can be processed across borders with fewer delays. Games & Creative Tech: Google Play launched an equity-free Indie Games Fund for Africa (Sh129m / $1m), backing small studios across 32 countries with funding plus mentorship to reach global audiences. Floods & Public Health Risk: Heavy rains hit West Africa, with Accra and parts of Lomé/Togo facing severe flooding and disruption; scientists point to drainage and planning failures, while health experts warn standing water can fuel outbreaks. Togo Agriculture & Women Farmers: Togo kicked off the International Year of the Woman Farmer with FAO/UN support, focusing on economic empowerment and better access to land, credit, inputs and advisory services. Disease Control Systems: Ghana’s Prof. Ernest Kenu argues outbreaks spread due to health and sanitation system failures, calling for decentralised, tech-driven surveillance and stronger infection prevention. Port Tech & Logistics: A feature highlights how the Port of Lomé became a West African transshipment hub—useful lessons for regional trade efficiency.