Gambia Youth Innovation: UNICEF-backed showcase in The Gambia highlighted digital solutions led by young people, including sign-language learning videos and an AI virtual teacher pilot. Gambia Energy Deal: Alhaji Aliko Dangote pledged US$2bn for a 250MW solar plant and a modern fuel tank farm to boost power and fuel security. Cocoa & Illegal Mining: Ghana’s Fair Trade Ghana Network called for a unified, action-focused roadmap to curb illegal mining that is damaging cocoa farms. Kenya–EU Trade Plan: Kenya launched a 10-year strategy to implement the EU Economic Partnership Agreement, aiming to help farmers and manufacturers tap duty-free access. Port of Mombasa Defence: Kenya Ports Authority defended its Sh8.3bn port infrastructure project as a specialised congestion-busting interchange, targeting completion in March 2027. Climate-Smart Water for Food Security: WFP and ICBA launched Iraq’s MURUNA project to strengthen water governance and climate-smart farming amid drought and desertification. El Niño Food Risks: A new outlook warns El Niño could disrupt rainfall, stress livestock, and pressure food and beverage supply chains. South Africa Xenophobia Fallout: Reports say tens of thousands fled or were repatriated after renewed anti-migrant campaigns, raising fears of farm labour shortages. Liberia Blue Economy Push: NaFFA partnered with media, launching an Open Media House and a fisheries call centre to boost transparency and investment in fisheries. Kenya Crop Diversification: Officials urged farmers to shift from maize toward higher-value crops like avocados and macadamia, supported by dam and water-source rehabilitation. School Nutrition Alarm: South Africa’s basic education minister warned stunting is irreversible and pushed for more small-farmer supply and school gardens to cut costs.