African Atlantic Gas Pipeline (AAGP): ECOWAS heads of state signed the Intergovernmental Agreement in Freetown/Lungi, formally advancing the Nigeria–Morocco Atlantic gas pipeline. The deal sets a legal and institutional framework for a ~6,900km route delivering up to 30bcm of gas annually across 13 Atlantic countries, with 15bcm aimed at Morocco and Europe via the Maghreb-Europe link. Regional Energy & Industry Push: Nigeria’s Minister Ekperikpe Ekpo said the project moves from vision to implementation and is meant to boost energy security, industrial growth, and regional integration. ECOWAS Appointments: The bloc also approved new statutory and specialised leadership for 2026–2030, including commissioners and judges for the ECOWAS Court of Justice, plus heads for WAHO and other institutions. Sierra Leone Infrastructure for Integration: Sierra Leone commissioned the ECOWAS Logistics Depot and the Julius Maada Bio International Conference Centre in Lungi to support diplomacy, peace operations, and emergency response. Lungi Bridge Call: A political scientist urged President Bio to prioritise the Lungi Bridge to unlock the conference centre’s economic impact. ECOWAS Single Currency: Leaders reaffirmed plans to launch the ECO in 2027, starting with member states meeting convergence criteria. Port Security: Ten men were remanded over alleged theft of a detained shipping container at Freetown Port, highlighting ongoing logistics and enforcement concerns.