Food Security & Climate Risk: The UN World Food Programme warns El Niño could push nearly 50 million people into acute hunger as drought, heat and flooding hit harvests, livestock and farm infrastructure, while higher fertiliser and energy costs squeeze planting. Black Sea Trade Shock: Russia-Ukraine fighting is again disrupting Black Sea shipping, with Ukraine saying maritime transport to its ports is effectively frozen and war-risk insurance driving freight costs up—raising pressure on global wheat supplies that matter for Africa. Aid & Staple Supplies: The latest U.S. Food for Peace shipment—Kansas wheat and Louisiana rice—has been loaded for delivery via Mombasa to feed more than 1 million people facing starvation, following earlier sorghum and wheat aid to Ethiopia. Policy for Self-Sufficiency: A former AU agriculture commissioner urged African countries to swap experiences, deepen inter-African trade under AfCFTA (agri goods are about 70% of intra-trade), and mobilise domestic resources alongside stronger multilateral partnerships. Agricultural Data Boost: FAO says it is strengthening agricultural statistics across 47 African countries through surveys, censuses, food balance sheets and SDG monitoring to improve food-security planning. Nigeria Livestock Border Control: Nigeria’s livestock minister says new border livestock facilities in Cross River aim to keep only healthy animals crossing into the country, with plans for modern abattoir ecosystems to cut dependence on cattle trucking. Biosecurity Incident: In Bukidnon, police and Farmcrest Ventures are urging the public to return 92 missing hogs after a truck crash released pigs, warning of criminal liability and biosecurity risks.