Fertilizer Controversy in Uganda: Farmers in Uganda are questioning whether a government “free” fertilizer programme is truly free, after reports that beneficiaries must pay Shs54,000 per 50kg bag under a 70% subsidy model, alongside concerns over district allocations, distribution and supplier quality. Livestock Health Watch: Namibia has confirmed foot-and-mouth disease in its internationally recognised FMD-free zone, triggering movement restrictions and trade suspensions—an economic and livelihood warning for farmers and exporters. Regional Food Security: Ghana’s National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) has been ordered to release 50,000 bags of grain to settle an ECOWAS obligation tied to the School Feeding Programme, citing improved maize production and NAFCO profitability. Agribusiness & Jobs: Uganda’s Fine Spinners is investing an additional US$5m (about Shs19.7bn) in new machinery to expand textile output and deepen local value addition for African and export markets. Youth, Skills & AI: A push is growing for African youth to move beyond being AI users—toward building, regulating and applying digital tools in agriculture and business. PPR Eradication Drive: Tanzania and partners are pushing PPR from political commitment to funded implementation, with FAO convening stakeholders in Rome to accelerate vaccination and livestock protection.