Food Security Under Strain: Northern Nigeria’s child malnutrition is relapsing as the Iran-linked fuel and food price shock hits already fragile households, with clinics in Sokoto reporting more children returning after earlier recovery. Agri-Tech for Farmers: Nigeria’s government has launched an AI-powered national crop monitoring system to improve in-season data across 15 priority states, aiming to strengthen food security planning. Cocoa Value Chain Push: Nigeria and other cocoa producers endorsed the Abuja Declaration to boost local processing, raise farmer earnings, and prepare for tougher EU deforestation rules. Climate and Livelihoods: A new global report warns extreme heat is cutting incomes and raising healthcare costs, flagging Nigeria among countries facing high combined risks. Poultry Biosecurity: South Africa’s poultry sector is urging faster, coordinated action on bird flu prevention, including vaccination readiness. Agricultural Mechanisation Deal: Mozambique plans a mechanism to bring Belarusian farm technologies to support family farming, focusing on bridging the gap between hoes and tractors. Youth Skills for Agri-Futures: Ghana’s jobs fair urged young people to embrace AI and technical skills as automation reshapes work. Regional Trade and Security: Egypt urged Somalia to secure the release of kidnapped Egyptian sailors while expanding cooperation including agriculture and investment.