African Swine Fever Controls: Municipalities in Nigeria’s and Southern Africa’s orbit are tightening pig movement rules as ASF fears rise—Bayambang (Pangasinan) imposed a 30-day ban on live pigs and pork after cases in six barangays, while Naujan (Oriental Mindoro) issued an order barring entry and local activities involving live pigs and setting up ASF checkpoints. Livestock Resilience: FAO urged African countries to use science and technology to protect rangelands and strengthen pastoral livelihoods, warning that climate stress, invasive species and land encroachment are squeezing grazing ecosystems. Regional Pest Threats: Eastern Africa is stepping up cross-border action against migratory pests at the DLCO-EA meeting in Entebbe, with calls for stronger early warning and rapid response systems. Livestock Market Signals: Absa’s AgriTrends reports improving grazing and lower feed costs are helping cattle and sheep producers rebuild herds, while pork and poultry recovery is easing supply disruptions. Policy Scrutiny on Aid: The EU parliament called for tighter, measurable scrutiny of aid programmes in Africa to ensure benefits are sustainable and deliver real outcomes for people and the environment. Coffee Spotlight: International Coffee Day highlighted how smallholder farmers in Africa and beyond depend on fair returns as consumers celebrate the crop’s global connections.