Cocoa & Dairy Finance: Nigeria’s Bank of Industry says it will channel about 70% of a €85m EIB-backed facility into cocoa and dairy processing, ingredients and chocolate manufacturing—aimed at shifting value from raw beans to local brands. Food Systems & Jobs: Self Help Africa convened Kano stakeholders to strengthen food systems, agricultural value chains and youth employment, linking farm support with WASH services. Space-Agriculture Boost: South Africa launched “Rooibos in Space,” sending rooibos seeds to the ISS for a germination and resilience study, with school learners involved. Water Security Watch: South Africa’s Vaal Dam remains above full capacity (103.4%), supporting Gauteng’s domestic and agricultural water needs despite a small weekly dip. Energy & Farming Pressure: Eskom’s crackdown on illegal power connections in KwaZulu-Natal includes planned disconnections in communities and warns of wider operations—an issue for rural and farm households. Environmental Alarm: Greenpeace is urging Kenya to halt Dangote’s planned $17bn Lamu coastal refinery, warning of irreversible damage to mangroves, fisheries and cultural heritage. Youth Employment Reality: Afrobarometer survey findings across 38 countries say young Africans see training gaps and lack of work experience as top barriers, with many preferring entrepreneurship. ASF Misinformation Alert: The Philippines’ Bureau of Animal Industry warned the public about fake social media pages falsely claiming to represent the African Swine Fever prevention program.