Cotton Industrialisation Push (Senegal): A Kaolack spinning mill, Domitexka Saloum, is proving Africa can spin its own cotton—but the bigger bottleneck is financing, with Senegal processing only about 5% of its cotton at home. Sugar Supply Recovery (Tanzania): Local sugar producers have restarted after months of rain delays and technical issues, easing shortages that had driven imports and pushed retail prices up sharply. Coffee Output Drive (Kenya): Kenya launched a Coffee Revitalization Programme in North Rift counties, aiming to lift production from 50,000 tonnes to 150,000 by 2028/29 through stronger cooperatives and governance reforms. Livestock Market Support (Namibia): Namibia is preparing a US$5.5m livestock price equalisation fund for northern communal farmers to narrow the price gap created by the veterinary redline. Cold Chain Upgrade (Uganda): Uganda plans new cold storage hubs and border export facilities to cut reliance on Kenya’s logistics for perishable exports. Food Security Policy (Zambia): Zambia rolled out a National Food and Nutrition Security Policy, an implementation plan and a stunting reduction strategy to strengthen multi-sector action. Tomato Import Substitution (Ghana): Ghana allocated 500 hectares for tomatoes under irrigation schemes, using contract farming to link growers with off-takers and reduce import dependence. Disease & Trade Risk (Croatia): Croatia confirmed new African swine fever outbreaks, stepping up surveillance and wild boar culling to protect pig farming. Hunger Context (Global): UN reporting says global hunger is easing but remains fragile, with conflicts and shocks still threatening progress.