AES Coordination: The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) held a June 23–25 strategic workshop in Ouagadougou to align Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger positions ahead of future ECOWAS talks. Elections in Benin City: INEC is pushing the final phase of Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in Benin markets, with registration ending July 10 and residents urged to fix PVC issues or register before the deadline. Electricity Disruption: Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says explosions and faults on the Benin–Egbin and Benin–Omotoso 330kV lines triggered grid voltage instability, disrupting Lagos supply; restoration is underway. Energy & LNG Watch: Lloyds Energy says it’s evaluating LNG and downstream gas opportunities as Benin’s 2019 TotalEnergies floating LNG plan still lacks major public updates. Agribusiness Exports: Beninese pineapple exporters report an extended European demand season into June, after earlier shipment issues led to tighter controls. Security & Crime Crackdown (Edo): Edo police continue a manhunt for an alleged arms supplier linked to the Vegetable Market kidnapping, while investigations expand after arrests and confessions. Rule of Law / Sanctions: ICC judges including Benin’s Reine Alapini-Gansou sued the Trump administration in New York, calling US sanctions a “financial death penalty” aimed at pressuring the court.