Animal Health Watch: Capiz in the Philippines reports fresh African Swine Fever cases in Roxas City, Pontevedra and Panitan, with lab-confirmed positives and renewed biosecurity steps for farms. Climate Risk for Crops: El Niño is back, with forecasts pointing to flooding and landslide risk in the Horn of Africa and drier-than-usual conditions in parts of West Africa and southern Africa that could hit planting and livestock. Pest Pressure on Rice: Nigeria’s Kebbi State moves to contain quelea bird invasions threatening rice farms, deploying extension teams, mapping roost sites and starting ground spraying. Better Breeding for Coffee: World Coffee Research launches a $1.5m project to speed up coffee variety development using precision breeding tools aimed at disease resistance. Farm Tech in Poultry: Senegal’s SEDAP’Tech helps poultry farmers monitor flocks via real-time data to cut losses and improve decisions. Blue Economy Push: ECOWAS MPs back accelerated renewable energy and rural electrification plans, linking power access to rural livelihoods and development. Food Production Boost: Guinea’s hybrid rice pilot with Chinese support is delivering bumper harvests in Koba, improving yields for local farmers. Ocean Governance: A conference in Kenya highlights the need for stronger ocean management to curb illegal fishing and protect livelihoods. Water Crisis in Nigeria: Reports say millions of Nigerians still rely on unsafe water sources, while solar boreholes and climate-smart water systems expand hope.