Reactions trail nomination of two-person candidate by Benin’s 3rd largest opposition party ahead of next year’s presidential election. The Guinean Military Head of State, Doumbouya, touts his government’s achievements as the country turns 67. Nigeria’s Senior Petroleum Workers Union Suspends Nationwide Strike, Warns of Possible Unannounced Shutdown if Demands Are Not Met And Monrovia Hosts African Maritime Leaders to Chart Course for Sustainable Blue Economy.