UNGA Delegation: Nigeria’s President Tinubu has sent VP Kashim Shettima to lead the country’s delegation to UN General Assembly 81 in New York, with Shettima expected to deliver Nigeria’s national statement and join high-level meetings on climate and development. Energy & Fuel Procurement: Uganda’s Museveni credits Kenya’s Ruto for a cheaper fuel arrangement after Uganda shifted away from middlemen, using UNOC and a global trader with pipeline access. Maritime Strategy: Ethiopia’s media spotlighted the Abay/Nile and Red Sea access as linked to diplomacy and economic transformation, with renewed focus on water, maritime access and regional security. Oil Market Pressure: Reports say Saudi Aramco told European refiners it will not supply crude in October, pushing Europe to seek US crude/diesel as US emergency reserves hit multi-decade lows. Sports Rights Anti-Piracy: CANAL+ and LaLiga signed an anti-piracy deal across nearly 50 markets, sharing intelligence and enforcement to protect broadcast value. Wildlife Conservation: Nigeria’s WISON conference honoured conservation and protected-area work, stressing community partnerships and better human-wildlife conflict tools. Digital & STEM Partnerships: Nigeria’s education ministry explored transnational education partnerships for practical STEM, including robotics, AI, biotech and data science. Media Integrity: A column urges a return to responsible journalism and stronger public-interest standards.