•Ivorian President Ouattara holdsbilateraltalkswithcounterparts at Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, but economists question France’sinterest •The Gambia Human Rights Commission raisesalarm over arrest and detention conditions of Youthactivists •Nigerian Military Says it repelled suspected ISWAP attacks in North-East Yobe State •Regional Stakeholders Rally for a People-Centered ECOWAS.