ECOWAS Education Spotlight: Kano State has topped the 2026 Sub-National Education Spending Index by the University of Paris, scoring 87.21 for sustained education investment and strong budget execution, with Lagos ranking 16th. Regional Resilience on the Middle East Crisis: Togo’s President of the Council of Ministers, Faure Gnassingbé, urged African countries to strengthen resilience and coordination as Middle East shocks push up energy prices, disrupt supply chains, and raise security risks. Disability Inclusion Across West Africa: ECOWAS distributed assistive devices to children with disabilities in Nigeria under a regional programme, with Togo participating in the first phase after nearly two years of planning. Air Travel Costs in Focus: Togo cut airline market entry fees from CFA200 million to CFA3.5 million to attract new carriers, while ECOWAS pushes further steps to lower airfares at a Lomé meeting. Togo’s Income Milestone: Togo was reclassified by the World Bank from low-income to lower-middle-income, a shift that could affect future financing and policy planning. Hidden Hunger Warning: A new report highlights “hidden hunger” from micronutrient deficiencies across Africa, linking it to weaker learning, productivity, and slower growth. Flood Fallout in the Region: Severe flooding continues to hit West Africa, with reports of deaths and displacement in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, and authorities monitoring rising water levels affecting Togo and Benin.